The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Sinking Spring Nursing & Rehab
Registered name: SINKING SPRING SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION
SINKING SPRING, PA · Medicare-certified · 214 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Sinking Spring Nursing & Rehab in Sinking Spring, PA has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 3-star quality rating. It has a recent abuse citation, $17,342 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.20 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2049 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $17,342recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2049.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.35
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.87
- Nurse aides
- 1.98
- Weekend nursing
- 3.02
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
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
26.9%29.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.8%2.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.8%6.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.6%7.5%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.3%21.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10%22.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18%16.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.1%1.2%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.5%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.6%32.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.5%28%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.4%93%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.9%39.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited September 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,342 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $17,342 in total fines.
- $17,342
Federal fine
Mar 27, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2023
Now operated by Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, previously Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (sinking Spring).
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 185 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 192.1 residents on an average day (90% of 214 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 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.