The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
SANATOGA CENTER
POTTSTOWN, PA · Medicare-certified · 130 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
SANATOGA CENTER has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with solid health inspection and quality ratings (both 4 stars) and a middling staffing rating of 3 stars. It reports 3.34 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food service, menu/nutrition, and resident safety/cleanliness issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3402 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 25, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3402.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.83
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 1.62
- Weekend nursing
- 2.98
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 22%
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
14.5%11.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.5%2.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5%5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.2%3.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
10.8%9.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
26%12.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
38.7%21.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.8%18.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
37.7%24.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.3%17.5%Worsening
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
—98.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.1%92.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—65.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77.4%84.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 185 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 114.6 residents on an average day (88% of 130 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 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.