Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag
189 East Tressler Boulevard · Lewisburg, PA · 17837 · 5705242221
102 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Provide 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.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Ensure 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.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · C September 26, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
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.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Provide 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.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Try 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.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395261 · certified since May 17, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.