Public Record
Schuylkill Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 190
- Avg. residents per day
- 164
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 55
- Inspections on file
- 13
- Last inspection
- 2025-12-11
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Citations
55 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.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0809Generalpotential for harm
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0809Generalpotential for harm
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0324Generalno actual harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0100Generalno actual harm
Meet other general requirements.
- 0006Generalpotential for harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0814Generalno actual harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0732Generalno actual harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 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.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0810Generalpotential for harm
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0355Generalno actual harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0362Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0918Generalno actual harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0802Generalno actual harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- 0804Generalno actual harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0293Generalno actual harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0914Generalpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0353Generalno actual harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0324Generalno actual harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0225Generalpotential for harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- 0133Generalpotential for harm
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
- 0100Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements.
- 0584Generalno 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.
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.
- Inspection4 deficiencies
F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Based on clinical record review, review of facility policy, and…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Based on clinical record review, observation, and staff and resident interview, it was…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection12 deficiencies
F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Based on observation, facility policy review, staff interview, and resident interview, it…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection12 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- Inspection1 deficiency
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- Inspection13 deficiencies
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on…
Read full statement of deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 3 earlier inspections are also on record.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Schuylkill Center?
- Schuylkill Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Pottsville, PA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 395831.
- What is the CMS rating for Schuylkill Center?
- Schuylkill Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Schuylkill Center have?
- Schuylkill Center is certified for 190 beds. It serves an average of 164 residents per day.
- How many citations does Schuylkill Center have?
- Schuylkill Center has 55 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Schuylkill Center last inspected?
- Schuylkill Center was last inspected on December 11, 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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