Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag in Lewisburg, PA has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing and quality measures. It reports 4.39 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: September 26, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3907.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.46
Licensed practical nurses
1.45
Nurse aides
2.48
Weekend nursing
4.07
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 62%
Registered nurse turnover: 65%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
28.9%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.7%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.3%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
96.4%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide the appropriate treatment and services for a resident with dementia. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 744 — 42 CFR §483.40(b)(3) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
79.8 residents on an average day (78% of 102 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 51 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.