Lutheran Home at Topton, the
One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA 19562
Lutheran Home at Topton, the is a nursing home in Topton, 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
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (610) 682-1400
- Last standard health inspection
- September 18, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 194
- Residents per day, on average
- 83.4
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal business name
- Lutheran Senior Services East
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (10 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 July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0133 from the fire safety inspection on October 8, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0363 from the fire safety inspection on October 8, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0511 from the fire safety inspection on October 8, 2024.
2 citations
Health inspection on September 18, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 October 8, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 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 October 8, 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 27, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 24, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 11, 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 24, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 December 31, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0929. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity C: potential for 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 31, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
6 citations
Health inspection on November 15, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 January 4, 2024.
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 January 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 January 4, 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 January 4, 2024.
Citation F0810. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 4, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
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 January 4, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 15, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 January 6, 2024.
Citation E0030. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2024.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 21, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 February 5, 2023.
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 5, 2023.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2023.
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 February 5, 2023.
Citation K0914. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
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 February 5, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- DIAKON5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2000
- COOPER, VALERIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/17/2009
- LEGAR, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
Questions
When was Lutheran Home at Topton, the last inspected?
CMS lists September 18, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Lutheran Home at Topton, the have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since November 15, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Lutheran Home at Topton, the been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Lutheran Home at Topton, the?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Lutheran Home at Topton, the a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.