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Sarah Reed Senior Living

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean and well-maintained facilities. Still worth an in-person visit.

227 West 22nd Street, Little Italy · Erie, PA 16502106 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 13 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Sarah Reed Senior Living is highly regarded for its clean environment and long-term, dedicated staff. Families should feel confident in the facility's ability to manage medical transitions, though they should always schedule a tour to observe the current atmosphere firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

13 reviews on Google
Sarah Reed Senior Living is consistently praised for its clean, well-maintained grounds and long-tenured, friendly staff. Families appreciate the facility's ability to provide a smooth transition from hospital care and its reliable dining and independent living services.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff10.0Clean10.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms10.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean and well-maintained facilities
  • Long-tenured and friendly staff
  • Effective rehabilitation and transition support
  • Beautifully kept outdoor areas

Rating Trends

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2341.02018(1)3.02020(2)4.82021(4)5.02022(1)5.02023(1)3.72024(3)5.02025(1)

Distribution · 13 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

15%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how beautifully maintained the outdoor areas are; what kind of daily activities or garden strolls do residents participate in?
  • 2I noticed the staff here seems to have a lot of long-tenured team members; how does that continuity of care benefit the residents' daily lives?
  • 3With your high CMS health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure the facility remains so clean and safe?
  • 4How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition during the night?
  • 5Since the facility offers effective rehabilitation support, how do you help residents transition from therapy back to their regular daily routines?
  • 6I saw that the management engages with feedback from the community; how do you typically incorporate family suggestions into the care plan?

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Key Review Excerpts

The Admissions Coordinator took immediate action to ensure my husband's transfer would not encounter any is

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

A great organization with an awesome staff. Many of their employees have been there for 10, 20, even 30 years. Their facilities are always clean and the employees are attentive and friendly.

Visitor/Community member · 2024★★★★★

For the most part, it is one of the best facilities of it’s kind here in Erie. Staff is friendly & accommodating. The building is clean & outdoor areas are kept very well & beautiful in the summer.

Independent living resident's family · 2023★★★★★
Source: 13 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.51hrs
68%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.44hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
51%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

14

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.8%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Erie
24.6%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.6%
Better than Avg
Here
97.6%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Erie
88.6%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.5%
Better than Avg
Here
10.5%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Erie
17.3%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.9%
Better than Avg
Here
98.9%
US
95.5%
PA
93.5%
Erie
92.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.6%
Better than Avg
Here
5.6%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Erie
10.4%

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

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Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
10.3%
US
5.3%
PA
6.4%
Erie
5.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.3%
Better than Avg
Here
91.3%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Erie
77.4%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.4%
Better than Avg
Here
89.4%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Erie
71.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Erie
1.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.1)
2 complaint-triggered

Sarah Reed Senior Living has 23 deficiencies across 5 surveys, with 2 complaint-triggered incidents where families reported concerns about treatment quality and food safety. The most recurring issues involve electrical systems, fire safety, and medication management. While all deficiencies show correction dates, repeated problems with electrical systems and medication oversight across multiple surveys suggest ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful evaluation during your visit.

Dec 4, 2025Routine
4
0753Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

0311Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0911Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Jun 12, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Dec 12, 2024Routine
6
0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

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.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

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.

0912Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0161Minimal · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

Jun 5, 2024Complaint
1
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.

Mar 22, 2024Routine
11
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

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.

0661Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

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.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0911Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0018Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

0035Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

0345Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0355Minimal · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0912Minimal · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sarah Reed Senior Living

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Lesseski, DavidContracted Managing EmployeeGerber, DavidW-2 Managing EmployeeJohnson, KyleW-2 Managing EmployeeMorian-Gowetski, AmberW-2 Managing EmployeeSchuschu, MeganW-2 Managing Employee
Source: Medicare provider data

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