Village at Penn State, the
160 Lion's Hill Road, State College, PA 16803
Village at Penn State, the is a nursing home in State College, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (814) 238-1949
- Last standard health inspection
- May 14, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 36
- Residents per day, on average
- 32.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Liberty Lutheran Housing Development Corporation
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (13 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection 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.
6 citations
Health inspection on May 14, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
113 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
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 July 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.
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 July 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2026.
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 6, 2026.
Citation F0947. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2026.
Citation F0628. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2026.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 14, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0225. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2026.
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 July 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 3 times since 2024.
Citation K0325. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2026.
Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0911 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 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 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 F0758 from the health inspection on July 19, 2024.
4 citations
Health inspection on June 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 July 28, 2025.
Citation F0697. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.
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 July 28, 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 July 28, 2025.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0007. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.
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 July 28, 2025.
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 July 28, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 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 July 28, 2025.
Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.
Citation K0914. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
3 citations
Health inspection on July 19, 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 August 26, 2024.
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 August 26, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 19, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 August 26, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2024.
Citation K0911. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LIBERTY LUTHERAN SERVICES5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 06/15/2012
- LIBERTY LUTHERAN SERVICESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/15/2012
- MERCER BUCKS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2025
- COMSTOCK, AMYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/24/2020
- CORBIN, ELLENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/12/2019
- GALANTE, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/13/2017
Questions
When was Village at Penn State, the last inspected?
CMS lists May 14, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Village at Penn State, the have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since July 19, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Village at Penn State, the been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Village at Penn State, the?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Village at Penn State, the a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.