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Swaim Health Center

210 Big Spring Road, Newville, PA 17241

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Swaim Health Center is a nursing home in Newville, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. Health inspection on August 27, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2026.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

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  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 27, 2025 from $12,735 to $8,278.

  6. Health inspection on April 6, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    67 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (10%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.

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  7. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on January 27, 2025.

  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. Health inspection on July 2, 2025

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  12. Health inspection on January 27, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    124 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    CMS fine of $8,278 on January 27, 2025.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2025.

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  13. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. Health inspection on August 14, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2024.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2024.

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  15. Fire safety inspection on August 14, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.

    • Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.

    • Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.

    • Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2024.

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  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  17. Fire safety inspection on October 12, 2023

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 23, 2023.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 23, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(717) 776-8200
Last standard health inspection
August 27, 2026 (2 months ago)
Certified beds
67
Residents per day, on average
61.1
Ownership type
Non profit - Church related
Legal business name
Presbyterian Homes INC.
Chain
Presbyterian Senior Living
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (11 vs 31).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • FAGER, AMYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/25/2025
  • HURLEY, AMBEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/24/2023
  • KATZ, PAULOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025

Questions

When was Swaim Health Center last inspected?

CMS lists August 27, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Swaim Health Center have?

CMS lists 11 health citations since August 14, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Swaim Health Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,278 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Swaim Health Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Swaim Health Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.