Fellowship Community in Whitehall, PA has an overall 5-star rating, with 5 stars for health inspections and staffing, 3 stars for quality measures, and no fines in the last 24 months. Reported nurse staffing is 4.65 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, though recent inspection citations included infection control, resident self-administration of drugs, and unnecessary psychotropic medications.
Last inspection: July 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6465.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.36
Licensed practical nurses
0.61
Nurse aides
2.67
Weekend nursing
4.20
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 18%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.5%27%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.3%2.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.6%1.1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.8%2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.6%13.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—34.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.8%20.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.6%25.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%99%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.9%98.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents who could safely take their own medicines were allowed to self-administer them. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 554 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited July 2026 — widespread issue, minimal harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: C
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
116.9 residents on an average day (97% of 121 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 38 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.