Embassy of Hearthside
450 Waupelani Drive · State College, PA · 16801 · 8142370630
157 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Embassy Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $150,199 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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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.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$150,199 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $174,194 |
Inspection citations (71 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Honor 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.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
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 April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
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 April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 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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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure 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.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 7, 2025 | Fine | $20,885 |
| March 14, 2025 | Fine | $129,314 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $4,235 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $10,586 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395868 · certified since November 15, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.