Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
590 South Fifth Avenue · Lebanon, PA · 17042 · 7172740421
324 certified beds For profit - Partnership
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$67,512 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.18 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.18 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $67,512 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 2, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
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 December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C November 21, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
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 January 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2022
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 January 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 9, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C December 9, 2022
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected January 10, 2023 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 | Fine | $16,235 |
| November 21, 2024 | Fine | $51,277 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395770 · certified since January 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.