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Southmont of Presbyterian Seniorcare

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

835 South Main Street, Washington, PA 15301147 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 16 Google reviews

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2/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Abuse citation on record

Above average in PA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above average staffing · Below chain average · $8,824 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has significant red flags regarding resident safety and communication, as evidenced by reports of unaddressed falls and failure to notify families of critical events. If you are considering this facility, you must be prepared to be a highly active, daily advocate for your loved one's hygiene and safety needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

16 reviews on Google
Southmont of Presbyterian SeniorCare receives highly inconsistent feedback, with significant concerns regarding resident safety, hygiene, and communication. While some families report a clean environment and kind staff, others describe serious lapses in care, including failure to notify next-of-kin of a death and neglect regarding basic hygiene and fall prevention.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food2.0Staff3.0Clean7.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms1.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean facility environment
  • Some instances of kind and helpful staff
  • Accessible rehab services

Concerns

  • Inadequate resident care and hygiene (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor communication with family members (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02020(1)5.02021(2)4.02022(7)3.32024(3)3.02025(2)1.02026(2)

Distribution · 17 analyzed

5
8
4
2
3
3
2
0
1
4

How They Respond to Reviews

19%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed some families have mentioned the facility is very clean; what specific cleaning and hygiene protocols are in place for resident rooms and common areas?
  • 2With the high staffing rating you've achieved, how do you ensure that the care remains consistent and personalized for each resident?
  • 3How do you approach communication with family members to ensure we are always kept in the loop regarding our loved one's well-being?
  • 4Could you tell us more about the dining experience, specifically how meals are prepared and how you address nutritional needs?
  • 5What is the process for managing medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to help residents stay engaged and active within the community?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My father fell out of bed MULTIPLE times because they wouldn't use the side rails for safety. The side rails weren't attached to the bed.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

The aides left my dad in dirty diapers for hours and called him lazy.

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

My Grandpa went there and they were very nice and the place is clean

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★
Source: 16 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.88hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.98hrs
97%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
29%
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
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Similar to Avg

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.6%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Washington
20.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.8%
Better than Avg
Here
0.8%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Washington
7.7%

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

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.2%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Washington
15.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility86.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
86.3%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Washington
95.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
87.9%
US
95.5%
PA
93.5%
Washington
96.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.8%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Washington
14.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.0%
Better than Avg
Here
95.0%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Washington
83.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.4%
Better than Avg
Here
91.4%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Washington
79.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Washington
1.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (10.1)
3 complaint-triggered
$8,824 in fines

Families have filed complaints about this facility, including concerns about resident protection from abuse and accident prevention. The most recurring issues involve accident hazards and safety supervision, fire safety systems, and electrical problems. While most deficiencies show correction dates, accident prevention issues have appeared repeatedly across multiple surveys and complaints, suggesting ongoing challenges in maintaining safe environments for residents.

Nov 12, 2025Complaint
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 25, 2025Routine
5
0585Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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.

0918Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

Jan 2, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for 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.

May 31, 2024Routine
7
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.

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.

0610Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0912Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

May 26, 2023Routine
10
0554Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0223Potential for harm · 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.

0600Potential for 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.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0912Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Federal Penalties

Fine

May 31, 2024

$8,824

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Southmont of Presbyterian Seniorcare

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Presbyterian Seniorcare Network

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.6/5 · Rank 4 of 5

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Dorman, JohnOfficer / DirectorFrank, RobertOfficer / DirectorLin, MichaelOfficer / DirectorMassella, JoanOfficer / DirectorPieffer, JamesOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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