Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center
411 1/2 W Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center is a nursing home in Punxsutawney, 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
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 13, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Health citations since January 31, 202437 (Pennsylvania average 31)
- Fines in the past three years1, $24,042 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was MULBERRY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENT.
Health inspection on August 13, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0803. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2026.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2026.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 14, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on August 13, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 4 times since 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2025.
Citation E0036. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2026.
Health inspection on July 13, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint 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 August 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2024.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on December 22, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 February 10, 2026.
Health inspection on December 8, 2025
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0804. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0804 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 December 16, 2025.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2025.
Citation F0675. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 December 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2025.
Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0867 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on December 8, 2025
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2025.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 3 times since 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 December 29, 2025.
Citation K0100. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0100 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0912 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 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 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 18, 2024 from $23,602 to $24,042.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 18, 2024 from $36,310 to $23,602.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on January 23, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on January 7, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2025.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.
Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.
Health inspection on November 14, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on October 18, 2024
18 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
66 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (10%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
CMS fine of $24,042 on October 18, 2024.
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Citation F0689. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
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 December 4, 2024.
Citation F0804. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 December 4, 2024.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
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 December 4, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 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 December 4, 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation F0835. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on October 18, 2024
13 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0522. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an externally vented heating system.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0100. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0200. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0223. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 10, 2023 from $116,853 to $118,346.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on March 4, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0685. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.
Health inspection on January 31, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (814) 938-6020
- Last standard health inspection
- August 13, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 75
- Residents per day, on average
- 51.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Mulberry Healthcare Operating, LLC
- Chain
- Bonamour Health Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Pennsylvania average (37 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ZIDELE, YESHAYAHU5% or greater direct ownership interest · 50% · since 06/28/2022
- ZIDELE, MORDECHAIDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/28/2022
- ZIDELE, YESHAYAHUIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/28/2022
- BONAMOUR HEALTH GROUP LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/12/2024
- DEET, LAURAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/28/2022
Questions
When was Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 13, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center have?
CMS lists 37 health citations since January 31, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $24,042 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Aspen Nursing and Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.