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South Mountain Restoration Cen

Building #1, South Mountain, PA 17261

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South Mountain Restoration Cen is a nursing home in South Mountain, 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.

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.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(717) 749-3121
Last standard health inspection
September 18, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
159
Residents per day, on average
94.8
Ownership type
Government - State
Legal business name
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (6 vs 31).

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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.6 to 5.0 hours per resident per day.

  2. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  3. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • 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 3 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.0 to 4.6 hours per resident per day.

  5. 1 citation

    Health inspection on September 18, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 November 6, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.

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  6. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.9 to 5.3 hours per resident per day.

  7. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  8. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 3, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 November 18, 2024.

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  9. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 3, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0225. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0225 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 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 20, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2022.

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  10. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  11. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  12. 4 citations

    Health inspection on December 7, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 January 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0868. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 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 January 30, 2024.

    • 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 January 30, 2024.

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  13. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 7, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0291. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 February 7, 2024.

    • Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 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 February 7, 2024.

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  14. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 14, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0225. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2023.

    • Citation K0364. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2023.

    • 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 February 17, 2023.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2023.

    • 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 February 17, 2023.

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Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was South Mountain Restoration Cen last inspected?

CMS lists September 18, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does South Mountain Restoration Cen have?

CMS lists 6 health citations since December 7, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has South Mountain Restoration Cen been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of South Mountain Restoration Cen?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is South Mountain Restoration Cen a Special Focus Facility?

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