The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE ALLENS COVE
DUNCANNON, PA · Medicare-certified · 60 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE ALLENS COVE has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures but weaker staffing at 2 out of 5 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 3.69 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included resident accommodation, required notifications/documentation, and nurse aide training.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6865 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6865.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.50
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.05
- Nurse aides
- 2.14
- Weekend nursing
- 3.38
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 63%
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%22.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.2%4.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.1%7.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.7%8.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—24.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.6%20.5%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.7%22.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%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
—95.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.2%98.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure nurse aides had the skills and training needed to care for residents safely, including dementia care and abuse prevention. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 947 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 1, 2023
Now operated by Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove, LLC, previously Kinkora Pythian Home.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE · 6 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 56.7 residents on an average day (94% of 60 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- 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.