South Mountain Restoration Cen
Building #1 · South Mountain, PA · 17261 · 7177493121
159 certified beds Government - State
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E September 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 7, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 7, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Administration
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395583 · certified since July 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.