The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
POCOPSON HOME
WEST CHESTER, PA · Medicare-certified · 275 beds
In good standing
Government-run
5 of 5 overall
POCOPSON HOME has a 5 of 5 star overall rating. It has strong staffing (5 of 5 stars and 4.25 nursing hours per resident day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark), no fines in the last 24 months, and a 4 of 5 health inspection rating, but its quality measures rating is lower at 2 of 5 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2453 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 13, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2453.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.16
- Nurse aides
- 2.55
- Weekend nursing
- 3.65
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
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
18.2%14.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%1.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.7%3.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%0.7%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.2%8.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15%17.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.5%13.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.7%16.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—3.1%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.2%24.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.3%0.6%Improving
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
—99.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%98.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.7%96.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
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 March 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $16,036 in total fines.
- $8,018
Federal fine
Feb 14, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 156.7 residents on an average day (57% of 275 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 49 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.