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Cranberry Place

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

5 Saint Francis Way, Cranberry Township, PA 16066150 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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10/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (40 vs median 8.0)
  • High staff turnover (73%)
  • High RN turnover (63%)

Bottom 25% in PA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Very high staff turnover · Worst in UPMC SENIOR COMMUNITIES chain · $60,855 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. The facility has 38 deficiencies, which is above the state average. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.25hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.07hrs
99%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
64%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
53%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility39.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
39.9%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Butler
14.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Butler
17.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
78.5%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Butler
91.4%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.3%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Butler
13.7%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.4%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Butler
23.4%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.0%
Better than Avg
Here
11.0%
US
15.5%
PA
17.7%
Butler
15.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility54.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
54.9%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Butler
77.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility69.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
69.9%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Butler
80.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Butler
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

38deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (10.1)
27 complaint-triggered
$60,855 in fines

Cranberry Place has persistent safety concerns with repeated deficiencies in abuse protection, accident prevention, and medication management across multiple surveys and family complaints. Recent investigations in 2025-2026 found unresolved issues with abuse/neglect prevention, staffing levels, and wound care, with some problems remaining uncorrected. The facility shows ongoing struggles with basic safety protocols, though most past violations have been addressed.

Apr 30, 2026Complaint
2
0600Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0689Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Apr 1, 2026Complaint
1
0825Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Mar 4, 2026Complaint
1
0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Jan 31, 2026Routine
32
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0908Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0908Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0690Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0699Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0844Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

0868Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0941Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

0942Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

0944Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0945Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

0946Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

0602Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0745Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0790Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

0947Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0575Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

0004Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0100Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0291Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0223Minimal · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Jan 31, 2026Complaint
3
0558Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Nov 21, 2025Complaint
3
0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 3, 2025

$33,579

Fine

Apr 16, 2024

$9,195

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Cranberry Place

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Upmc Senior Communities

Chain Size

8 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 8 of 8 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Upmc Senior Communities INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Upmc

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Beckwith III, GeorgeManaging Control - Governing BodyBlum, EvaManaging Control - Governing BodyBorgo, AngelaManaging Control - Governing BodyCaplan, DebraManaging Control - Governing BodyCestello, LouisManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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