Harmony at State College
Reviewer concerns include critical medication management errors — investigate before committing.
based on 14 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility has a history of providing compassionate nursing care, but recent reviews indicate dangerous lapses in medication management and administrative organization. If you choose this facility, you must implement a strict personal system for monitoring medication refills and closely supervise the administration of critical drugs like insulin.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
14 reviews on Google“Families should exercise significant caution regarding medication management and staffing consistency, as recent reviews highlight dangerous errors in insulin administration and disorganized upper management. While some long-term residents have had wonderful experiences with the nursing staff and amenities, recent feedback points to a decline in reliability and professional communication.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate nursing staff
- Modern, well-presented facility
- Professional marketing and transition support
- Transparent pricing without hidden fees
Concerns
- Critical medication management errors
- Disorganized upper management and administrative incompetence
- Staffing shortages affecting resident assistance
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 14 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed how much care goes into your transition support and marketing; how do you personally help families navigate the move into the community?
- 2Could you walk me through your specific protocols for medication administration to ensure everything is tracked accurately and safely?
- 3What is the current plan for ensuring consistent staffing levels so that residents always have timely assistance with their daily needs?
- 4We'd love to hear more about the dining experience, specifically how much variety there is in the daily menus and how much input residents have in meal choices?
- 5How does the administrative team ensure that communication stays clear and consistent between the facility and family members?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are currently available to help residents stay engaged with the community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“They always communicated quickly, were professional, patient and caring. I appreciated the fact they didn't nickel and dime us.”
“The staff routinely go out of their way to make the residents feel valued and at home. In particular, the nursing staff were nothing short of amazing for us”
“Not a place if you are not independent and need help managing medicine. They mismanaged my mother's medicine multiple times, and a few times, she ran out days before she was supposed to.”
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: PA State Licensing Agency
Key Findings
Between 2021 and 2025, Harmony at State College underwent 21 inspections, resulting in 5 clean reports and 44 violations. Documented findings include administrative issues regarding staff training and background checks, as well as concerns related to facility maintenance and resident safety protocols.
Dec 10, 2025RoutineCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Oct 1, 2025Routine
There was no written informed consent from the resident or representative regarding the resident not evacuating during fire drills.
A staff member began working in the home without a completed Pennsylvania State Police Background Check.
Four ice cream containers in the freezer were found without lids.
Fire drill records failed to accurately reflect the number of residents evacuated and the number of residents present in the home.
Aug 12, 2025Routine
A resident's support plan was not revised following a fall that resulted in a head injury.
Jul 8, 2025Routine
Violation identified regarding resident care or services.
Violation identified regarding resident care or services.
May 15, 2025Routine
An influenza information poster was not posted in a public and conspicuous area as required.
An exit door leading outside was difficult to open and close, potentially obstructing egress.
A resident's assessment was not updated to reflect a significant change in condition involving self-harming behavior.
Mar 26, 2025Routine
A resident assessed to self-administer medications was unable to distinguish medications or recognize when they were to be taken.
A discontinued medication patch was still located on the medication cart.
As-needed pain medications for two residents were not available in the medication cart for administration.
Feb 27, 2025Routine
The book of posted license inspection reports in the common area did not include all required reports.
The home failed to report medication administration errors to the Department within 24 hours.
Staffing levels during certain shifts were insufficient to ensure the safe evacuation of all residents in an emergency.
A staff member did not receive the required fire safety and emergency preparedness orientation on their first day of work.
Dec 18, 2024Routine
Violation regarding resident abuse reporting requirements.
Violation identified in section 16c of the regulations.
Violation identified in section 187d of the regulations.
Violation identified in section 188b of the regulations.
Violation identified in section 225c of the regulations.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
State College Operations LLC
for profit
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