BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG
189 EAST TRESSLER BOULEVARD, LEWISBURG, PA 17837 · CCN 395261
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 102
- Avg residents/day
- 89.2
- Phone
- 5705242221
Inspection history vs Pennsylvania & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Pennsylvania avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-09-26 | 16 | 10.1 | 9.5 | +5.9 worse |
| 2 | 2024-08-30 | 10 | 10.9 | 9.8 | -0.9 better |
| 3 | 2023-09-01 | 11 | 10.5 | 9.3 | +0.5 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 5 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.19 | 91.7% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.43 | 85.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.63 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (37)
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-29
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-10-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2025-06-12 · Health · corrected 2025-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-06-12 · Health · corrected 2025-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-03-21 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-10-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-17
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-17
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES EAST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1975-05-17 |
| SCHELLENBERG, SUSAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-07-06 |
| SCHLEGEL, JENNIFER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-07-06 |
| FEEGE, BARBARA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-01-01 |
| GOLDSTEIN, JENNIFER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-07-06 |
| HEBRINK, CHAD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-01-01 |
| HENDRICKSON, NELS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-07-06 |
| HOUGH, DOUGLAS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-07-06 |
| LEHMAN, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-07-06 |
| MAIN, DON | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2007-01-01 |
| HABECKER, SCOTT | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2012-12-16 |
| VANDERGAST, SHARI | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-01-01 |
| TAYLOR, CAROL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-07-06 |
| MUSSER, ROBERT | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2013-11-01 |
Other facilities in LEWISBURG
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| OAK GLEN HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 226 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.