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
4 of 5 overall
Sanatoga Center in Pottstown, PA has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with solid health inspection and quality ratings but a lower staffing rating of 3 out of 5. Reported nurse staffing is 3.31 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3129 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 3.3129.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.76
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.91
- Nurse aides
- 1.64
- Weekend nursing
- 3.07
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 24%
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
15.9%15.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.3%3.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.3%4.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
8.9%1.4%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
9.9%5.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
26.5%28%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
32%32.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.5%20.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.7%27.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.7%12.5%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
93.2%93.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—65.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.9%83.1%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 · 187 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 113.7 residents on an average day (87% of 130 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 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.