Phoebe Berks
1 Heidelberg Drive, Wernersville, PA 19565
Phoebe Berks is a nursing home in Wernersville, 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
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (610) 678-4002
- Last standard health inspection
- March 18, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 119
- Residents per day, on average
- 94.9
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Phoebe Berks Health Care Center INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (5 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 staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 18, 2026
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 April 29, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
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 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 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 quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on May 1, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2025.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 1, 2025
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 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.
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 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 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 July 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2024.
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 July 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2025.
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 July 1, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
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.
CMS update of February 26, 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 staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
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.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 25, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 June 9, 2024.
17 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 25, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 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 May 31, 2024.
Citation K0100. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2024.
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 May 31, 2024.
Citation K0354. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2024.
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 May 31, 2024.
Citation K0531. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2024.
Citation K0541. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2024.
Citation K0932. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2024.
Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2024.
Citation K0293. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 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 May 31, 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity C: potential for 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 May 31, 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 May 31, 2024.
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 May 31, 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 May 31, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 25, 2024
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 March 1, 2024.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 11, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0133. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2023.
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 21, 2023.
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 21, 2023.
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 July 21, 2023.
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 July 21, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FRIENDS SERVICES FOR THE AGINGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2016
- PHOEBE-DEVITT HOMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/1966
- PHYSICIAN AND TACTICAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- ABDOUCHE, GEORGEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/20/2026
- ALFARO, TRACYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/19/2019
- BAER, THOMASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
- BARLEY, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/18/2025
- BATES, BONITAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/11/2017
- BELL, CARMENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/04/2022
- BERTOLETTE, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- CALL, CARRIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/09/2019
- CHARETTE, KENNETHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/04/2022
- CHAVARRIA, ANNMARIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/18/2025
- COLLIER, DANIELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/04/2018
- DUELBERG-KRAFTICIAN, CHRISTAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/18/2025
- GASSERT, SHERRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/20/2025
- HACKER, WILLIAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/16/2012
- KHANUJA, ROBOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/22/2011
- KWIATKOWSKI, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/03/2022
- LIEN, EMMETTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/12/2021
- LION, JOSEPHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/05/2025
- MACK, JANETOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2016
- MASON, CANDACEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/12/2005
- MASON, TRACYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/14/2024
- MCCOOL, HEATHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/27/2025
- MERRILL, DEBORAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/07/2019
- MILLER, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/09/2023
- MORRIS, DARRENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/12/2017
- MOSER, DANIELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/09/2018
- PALERMO, FAITHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/12/2019
- PETTIE, JESSICAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2010
- PFLEEGOR, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/08/2021
- RASSLER, MATTHEWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/14/2022
- SHELLY, CRAIGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/05/2022
- SHOTT, JASONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/28/2024
- SKEETE, HANIFFOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/24/2024
- SLOAN, JOSHUAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/12/2020
- SMITH, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/08/2019
- STASKA-PIER, MARIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/07/2019
- STEINER, PATRICIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2021
- STEVENSON, SCOTTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/30/2008
- TRANGUCH, NICHOLASOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/12/2020
- WATSON, NICOLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/28/2025
- WORLEY, WILLIAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/12/2015
- WRIGHT, NEILOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/02/2025
Questions
When was Phoebe Berks last inspected?
CMS lists March 18, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Phoebe Berks have?
CMS lists 5 health citations since January 25, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Phoebe Berks been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Phoebe Berks?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Phoebe Berks a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.