Starfile / Pennsylvania

St John specialty Care Center

500 WITTENBERG WAY, MARS, PA 16046 · CCN 395164

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Inspection history vs Pennsylvania & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$13,042

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (55)1 immediate jeopardy

1. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-01-15 · Health · corrected 2025-02-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. 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.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. 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.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. 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.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-07-09 · Health · corrected 2024-07-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-09 · Health · corrected 2024-07-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-06-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. EF0700Try 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.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. 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.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.2023-12-01 · Health · corrected 2024-01-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-06-16 · Health · corrected 2023-07-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-06-16 · Health · corrected 2023-07-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-06-16 · Health · corrected 2023-07-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2023-06-16 · Health · corrected 2023-07-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. BF0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.2023-06-16 · Health · corrected 2023-07-28

    Potential for minimal harm

52. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-04-27 · Health · corrected 2023-05-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-03-23 · Health · corrected 2023-04-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-23 · Health · corrected 2023-04-21

    Immediate jeopardy

55. FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2023-03-23 · Health · corrected 2023-04-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.