Swaim Health Center
210 Big Spring Road · Newville, PA · 17241 · 7177768200
67 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Presbyterian Senior Living Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
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Red flags
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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.99 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,278 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
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 September 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 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 September 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 27, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395375 · certified since May 23, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.