The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
WILLIAM PENN NURSING AND REHAB
LEWISTOWN, PA · Medicare-certified · 121 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
William Penn Nursing and Rehab has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures (5 out of 5) and average health inspection and staffing ratings (3 out of 5 each). Its reported nurse staffing is 3.39 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it had no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3926 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3926.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.87
- Nurse aides
- 1.98
- Weekend nursing
- 3.13
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
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
22%24.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%2.2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0.8%3.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.1%1.3%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
26.9%26.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.9%32.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.3%34.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.3%1.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%1%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.4%16.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1%1.2%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99%96.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.3%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
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 April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure each resident got needed dental services. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 791 — 42 CFR §483.55 — 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 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 29, 2024
Now operated by William Penn Nursing and Rehab, previously William Penn Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of VALLEY WEST HEALTH · 12 homes · 3.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 116.8 residents on an average day (97% of 121 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 48 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.