Newport Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center
41 Newport Avenue · Christiana, PA · 17509 · 6105936901
139 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Imperial Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $27,150 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $42,912 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 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 December 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 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 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
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 October 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · 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 October 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C September 10, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 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 August 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G November 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G September 25, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024
Implement 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.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 20, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F October 20, 2023
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2024 | Fine | $13,575 |
| September 25, 2024 | Fine | $13,575 |
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $3,418 |
| January 30, 2024 | Fine | $7,976 |
| December 26, 2023 | Fine | $4,368 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395403 · certified since July 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.