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Elk Haven Nursing Home

Nursing HomeSaint Marys, PACMS 395341
9 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
5 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
120

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
96.3

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
9

*CMS

Fire safety findings
6

*CMS

Inspections on file
7

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Last inspection
2025-05-15

*CMS

Citations

9 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0605Generalpotential for harm

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0583Generalpotential for harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0600Seriousactual harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

  • InspectionFire Safety1 deficiency
    View inspection report
  • Inspection2 deficiencies

    F 0605 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Based on review of facility policy and clinical records, and staff interview, it…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • InspectionFire Safety2 deficiencies
    View inspection report
  • Inspection3 deficiencies

    F 0583 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on review of facility policy, observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide resident privacy during a wound…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection1 deficiency

    F 0600 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few Based on review of facility policy, facility documentation and clinical record, and resident and staff…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • Inspection3 deficiencies

    F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Based on observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was…

    Read full statement of deficiencies
  • InspectionFire Safety3 deficiencies
    View inspection report

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Elk Haven Nursing Home?
Elk Haven Nursing Home is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Saint Marys, PA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 395341.
What is the CMS rating for Elk Haven Nursing Home?
Elk Haven Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Elk Haven Nursing Home have?
Elk Haven Nursing Home is certified for 120 beds. It serves an average of 96.3 residents per day.
How many citations does Elk Haven Nursing Home have?
Elk Haven Nursing Home has 9 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Elk Haven Nursing Home last inspected?
Elk Haven Nursing Home was last inspected on May 15, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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