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Embassy of Hearthside

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

450 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA 16801157 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (22 vs median 8.0)

Bottom 25% in PA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in EMBASSY HEALTHCARE chain · $23,995 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are only 52% of the national benchmark, which can affect medication management and response times. The facility has 25 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
0.39hrs
52%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.43hrs
84%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
55%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility44.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
44.4%
US
15.5%
PA
17.7%
Centre
15.9%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.8%
Better than Avg
Here
11.8%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Centre
26.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.3%
Better than Avg
Here
99.3%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Centre
96.2%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.5%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Centre
14.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.9%
Better than Avg
Here
14.9%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Centre
25.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.0%
Better than Avg
Here
98.0%
US
95.5%
PA
93.5%
Centre
89.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility70.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
70.0%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Centre
76.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility72.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
72.3%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Centre
73.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
5.1%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Centre
0.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

25deficiencies
6penalties
Well above state avg (10.1)
29 complaint-triggered
$23,995 in fines

This facility shows serious concerns with repeated protection from abuse violations and families have filed multiple reports triggering 25 complaint-based deficiencies. The most recurring problems involve protection from abuse and neglect, quality of care, and medication management. While all violations appear corrected, the pattern of abuse-related deficiencies persisting across multiple surveys from 2023 through 2025, combined with numerous family complaints about care quality and safety, suggests ongoing systemic issues that families should carefully consider.

Feb 20, 2026Routine
24
0700Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0847Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

0131Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

0161Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0311Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0559Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

0567Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0791Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

0100Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0291Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

Feb 20, 2026Complaint
8
0801Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

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.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0806Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Feb 4, 2026Complaint
2
0802Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Oct 7, 2025Complaint
1
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Aug 25, 2025Complaint
2
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.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jun 11, 2025Complaint
1
0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 7, 2025

$20,885

Fine

Mar 14, 2025

$129,314

Fine

Aug 21, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Aug 14, 2023

$4,587

Fine

Aug 7, 2023

$4,235

Fine

Jul 17, 2023

$10,586

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Embassy of Hearthside

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Embassy Healthcare

Chain Size

35 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 34 of 37 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Embassy Pa Tenant 2 Holdings LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Embassy Healthcare Holdings INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Handler, AaronManaging Control - Governing BodyRepchick, GeorgeManaging Control - Governing BodyEmbassy Healthcare Management INCManagerHeritage Employment Services, LLCManagerCirignano, LisaManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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