Concordia at Villa St Joseph
1030 State Street · Baden, PA · 15005 · 7248696300
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Concordia Lutheran Ministries
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $16,195 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $31,788 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
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 April 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
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 April 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 5, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
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 February 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 28, 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 April 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025
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 April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 28, 2025 | Fine | $16,195 |
| October 26, 2023 | Fine | $7,796 |
| October 26, 2023 | Fine | $7,797 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 396026 · certified since February 25, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.