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Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

120 South Filbert St, Old Town · Mechanicsburg, PA 1705556 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 33 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While some families report excellent, compassionate care, there is a concerning pattern of recent reviews citing severe understaffing and neglect. When touring, we strongly recommend asking for specific nurse-to-patient ratios and observing how quickly staff respond to call bells in the hallways. Ensure you have a clear, written plan for therapy and wound care to avoid the communication gaps reported by other families.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

33 reviews on Google
Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the compassionate, attentive nursing staff and effective rehabilitation, while others report severe neglect and administrative issues. Critical concerns include chronic understaffing, poor wound care management, and a lack of responsiveness to patient needs during off-hours. Families should be aware that experiences appear highly inconsistent, ranging from exceptional end-of-life care to reports of dangerous lapses in medical oversight.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff6.0Clean6.0Activities2.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and respectful nursing staff
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy team
  • Clean and well-maintained facility environment
  • Strong communication with families during care conferences

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor wound care and development of bedsores (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Lack of consistent therapy or medical follow-through (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'14(1)'16(1)'18(5)'20(2)'24(5)'26(5)

Distribution · 37 analyzed

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1
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11

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, what is the average response time for a call light, especially during evening or weekend shifts?
  • 2I noticed some concerns regarding wound care management; what specific protocols and monitoring systems do you have in place to prevent the development of pressure ulcers?
  • 3How do you ensure continuity of care and consistent follow-through for residents receiving ongoing rehabilitation therapy?
  • 4Since dining and social engagement are areas you are looking to improve, what kind of activities or dining experiences can my family member expect on a daily basis?
  • 5How do you handle urgent medical changes or emergencies, and what is your process for communicating these updates to family members in real-time?
  • 6With the current staffing ratings, how do you ensure that residents receive adequate one-on-one attention and assistance with their daily needs?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff at Fox Subacute took it all in stride and with aplomb. Whatever came, they stood up and handled it.

Long-term resident's family · 2019☆☆☆☆

The place is very clean, almost hospital like. The equipment that I have seen is all up to date. Right now, I give them a 10+ in every area.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

The food here is not good at all, you better hope you dont have a life threatening emergency as they keep it so understaffed a lot of times that it takes a while for you to get help.

Rehab patient · 2018★★★☆☆
Source: 33 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.70hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.85hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
36%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility57.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
57.4%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Cumberland
18.6%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.1%
Better than Avg
Here
10.1%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Cumberland
25.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.2%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Cumberland
18.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Cumberland
13.2%

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 Facility97.4%
Better than Avg
Here
97.4%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Cumberland
87.2%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.7%
Better than Avg
Here
8.7%
US
15.5%
PA
17.7%
Cumberland
17.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility70.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
70.5%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Cumberland
71.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
78.1%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Cumberland
71.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Cumberland
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
2penalties
Near state avg (10.1)
8 complaint-triggered
$14,886 in fines

Families have filed complaints that triggered inspections, leading to serious findings including abuse protection failures and safety hazards. The facility shows persistent problems with care planning, medication management, and safety systems (fire/emergency equipment) across multiple surveys. Recent deficiencies from 2026 remain uncorrected with no correction plan, while most other issues have been addressed, suggesting inconsistent follow-through on quality improvements.

Jan 22, 2026Routine
7
0552Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Apr 28, 2025Complaint
1
0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Mar 24, 2025Complaint
1
0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Jan 9, 2025Routine
11
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

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.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0757Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0133Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0225Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0291Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

Oct 21, 2024Complaint
2
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Feb 22, 2024Routine
20
0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0606Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

0698Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0730Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0947Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0225Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

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.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0882Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 29, 2023

$7,443

Fine

Nov 29, 2023

$7,443

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Van, Ralph

Owner

Fox Subacute Management INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

90%

Key personnel

People's Bank5% or Greater Mortgage InterestUpmc Pinnacle5% or Greater Mortgage InterestBoyd, VeronicaW-2 Managing EmployeeVan, RalphW-2 Managing EmployeeBoyd, VeronicaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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