Nursing HomeMedicaid Medicare 5-star

Tel Hai Retirement Community

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

1200 Tel Hai Circle, Honey Brook, PA 19344|119 beds|Licensed & active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

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What this means for your family

Tel Hai Retirement Community has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

1.50hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

5.41hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

25%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

14%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating

3/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.5%

87.5%

Chester

76.4%

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility31.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

31.5%

13.9%

16.8%

Chester

14.9%

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.1%

Better than Avg

Here

6.1%

19.5%

20.0%

Chester

17.3%

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility25.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

25.3%

14.1%

17.0%

Chester

11.5%

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.4%

Better than Avg

Here

0.4%

12.8%

10.8%

Chester

11.4%

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

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility20.9%

Worse than Avg

Here

20.9%

15.4%

17.7%

Chester

13.2%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

82.0%

70.0%

Chester

52.2%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility97.7%

Better than Avg

Here

97.7%

79.8%

68.7%

Chester

57.9%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.6%

Better than Avg

Here

0.6%

1.6%

1.4%

Chester

2.1%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

8findings in history

Latest survey: 0 · well below PA avg (10.1)

Tel Hai Retirement Community has a pattern of building safety and fire code violations across all three surveys, with no complaints filed by families. The facility consistently struggles with emergency exit safety, fire-resistant construction, and electrical systems, though all deficiencies have correction dates or approved waivers. While these are serious safety concerns, they appear to be infrastructure-related rather than direct care issues.

Nov 21, 2025Routine2 findings

0225Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0100Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

Nov 1, 2024Routine3 findings

0133Potential for harm · Pattern

Construction Deficiencies

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

0225Potential for harm · Pattern

Egress Deficiencies

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

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

Nov 9, 2023Routine3 findings

0131Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

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

0225Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Tel Hai Retirement Community

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Friends Services for the Aging

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company5% or Greater Mortgage InterestBarnett, JamesOfficer / DirectorBeidler, LeanneOfficer / DirectorBering, EvaOfficer / DirectorBoland, JeffOfficer / Director

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

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(610) 273-9333

telhaicareers.org

1200 Tel Hai Circle

Honey Brook, PA 19344

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