Map showing the location of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania
450 WAUPELANI DRIVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16801

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • PennsylvaniaLowest tier among peers653 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • Centre CountyLowest tier among peers6 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs PA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★−0.3 vs PA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★+0.5 vs PA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

  • Abuse citation flagCMS shows an abuse icon: inspectors cited the facility for abuse that led to harm within the past year, or for abuse that could have led to harm in each of the last two years.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersPA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 27% of peersPA avg3.3★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above only 46% of peersPA avg3.5★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.54hrsAbove only 40% of peersPA avg3.89Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.36hrsAbove only 5% of peersPA avg0.78Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better45%Above 52% of peersPA avg47%RN turnover38%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$23,995Above only 25% of peersPA avg$28,640Fines · denials4 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
74citations
13inspection dates
3actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Oct 7, 2025most recent

Citations by monthMay 2023 – Oct 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Oct 7, 20251 citationCycle 1worst G · actual harm
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2025
Aug 25, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Sep 15, 2025
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Sep 15, 2025
Jun 11, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2025
Mar 14, 202518 citationsCycle 1worst G · actual harm
  1. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jun 6, 2025
  2. F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  3. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  4. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jun 6, 2025
  5. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  6. F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  7. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  8. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  9. F578Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  10. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Jan 29, 2025
  11. F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  12. F687Provide appropriate foot care.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  13. F688Provide 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  14. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  15. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  16. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  17. F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025
  18. F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025
Nov 22, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 11, 2024
Nov 13, 20241 citationCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F772Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Nov 27, 2024
Sep 18, 20241 citationCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Oct 11, 2024
Apr 26, 202420 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  3. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  4. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  5. F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  6. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  7. F688Provide 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.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  8. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  9. F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  10. F700Try 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  11. F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  12. F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  13. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  14. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  15. F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  16. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  17. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  18. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
  19. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 25, 2024
  20. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
Feb 15, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 11, 2024
  2. Notify 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 11, 2024
Nov 22, 20231 citationCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Dec 14, 2023
Sep 19, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Aug 15, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm$4,587, $4,587, $4,235
  1. F729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2023
May 5, 202324 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  2. F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  3. F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  4. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  5. F687Provide appropriate foot care.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  6. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  7. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  8. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  9. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  10. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  11. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  12. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  13. F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  14. F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  15. F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  16. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  17. F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  18. F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  19. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  20. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  21. F688Provide 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.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  22. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  23. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023
  24. F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.54hrsAbove only 40% of peers−0.35 vs PA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.36hrsAbove only 5% of peers−0.42 vs PA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.83hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.34hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.33hrs
  • Pennsylvania average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better45%Above 52% of peersPA avg 47%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only38%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy157 certified beds · ~122 residents a day78%Above only 27% of peersPA avg 82%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $23,995In fines
  • 4Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $28,640PA avg in fines
Above only 25% of peersFewer fines than 25% of rated homes in Pennsylvania

Actions on record

  1. Aug 21, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  2. Aug 14, 2023Civil money penalty$4,587
  3. Aug 7, 2023Civil money penalty$4,235
  4. Jul 17, 2023Civil money penalty$10,586

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Embassy Healthcare37 facilities in the chain2.6★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Embassy Pa Tenant 2 Holdings LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • 2020 Gsr Dynasty LLC
  • Aaron Handler Family Dynasty Trust
  • Ah Dynasty LLC
  • Embassy Healthcare Holdings INC
  • George S. Repchick 2020 Family Dynasty Trust
Operational or managerial control
  • Embassy Healthcare Management INC
  • Heritage Employment Services, LLC
  • Lisa Cirignano
  • Aaron Handler
  • George Repchick
  • Brandon Roscoe

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 395868 · 450 WAUPELANI DRIVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16801.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Pennsylvania and Centre County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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