Elk Haven Nursing Home

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 June 30, 2026.

• Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  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 June 30, 2026.

• Citation F0584. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  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 June 30, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2026.

• Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2026.

• Citation K0100. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0600 from the health inspection on May 9, 2024.

• 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 4 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 9, 2024 from $12,335 to $8,018.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 June 18, 2025.

• 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 June 18, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 June 18, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0912 2 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

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

• 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.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing 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 quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 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 July 10, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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

116 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0600. Severity G: actual 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 May 7, 2024.

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CMS fine of $8,018 on May 9, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall 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.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.