Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
3000 Windmill Road · Sinking Spring, PA · 19608 · 6106702100
214 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
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.
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.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,342 |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G March 27, 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 April 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · 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 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · 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 October 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C August 27, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C August 27, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024 · 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 August 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2023 · 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 December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 29, 2023
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 November 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · 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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| March 27, 2025 | Fine | $17,342 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395541 · certified since September 13, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.