The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LUTHERAN HOME AT HOLLIDAYSBURG
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA · Medicare-certified · 89 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 2-star health inspection score but stronger staffing and quality scores at 4 stars each. It has no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1571 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 10, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1571.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.89
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.03
- Nurse aides
- 2.24
- Weekend nursing
- 3.81
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
0%9.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
12.1%3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.2%15.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
3%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.6%14.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.9%21.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.5%25.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.5%6.1%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%87.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
62%78.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,132 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $101,905 in total fines.
- $11,132
Federal fine
Jun 25, 2024
- $90,773
Federal fine
Oct 12, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Occupancy
- 41.2 residents on an average day (46% of 89 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 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.