Vibra Rehabilitation Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 79 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 8.0)
Above average in PA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
Vibra Rehabilitation Center offers a clean, modern environment with a strong therapy department that many families find effective for recovery. However, the recurring reports of significant delays in call bell response times and medication management are critical concerns. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a plan for frequent family check-ins to advocate for your loved one's immediate needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
79 reviews on Google“Vibra Rehabilitation Center receives highly polarized reviews, with many families praising the facility's modern, clean environment and effective physical therapy programs. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding chronic understaffing, long wait times for call bells, and inconsistent medication management. While some patients report excellent, compassionate care, others describe a lack of empathy and poor communication from administrative and nursing staff.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Modern, clean, and well-maintained facility
- Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
- Compassionate end-of-life and comfort care
- Welcoming and professional therapy staff
Concerns
- Excessive wait times for call bells and assistance (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
- Inconsistent or delayed medication administration (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
- Poor communication from administration and lack of updates to family (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Understaffing, particularly on nights and weekends (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 83 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility is quite modern and well-maintained; how do you ensure that same level of attention is applied to the daily care and responsiveness of the staff?
- 2Given that physical and occupational therapy are such strong points here, how do you integrate those programs into the daily routine for residents who are not in active therapy sessions?
- 3What is your current protocol for ensuring that medication administration is timely and accurately tracked throughout the day and night?
- 4I see that communication is a priority for your team; what is the standard process for updating families on a resident's status or any changes in their care plan?
- 5When a resident uses their call bell, what is your internal goal for response time, and how do you ensure that coverage remains consistent during night and weekend shifts?
- 6Since you actively engage with feedback online, how do you use that input from families to make tangible improvements to the quality of life and care within the facility?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The facility itself is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained, with plenty of windows for natural light. Patient rooms are spacious and thoughtfully designed.”
“My mother was transferred to this facility at 10am and at 615pm still nothing for pain. When questioned I was told pharmacy hadn’t delivered meds. Unacceptable.”
“The nursing staff was great, but the administration side lacking in calling you back”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 3 measures
3
measures
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed complaints that led to citations for abuse prevention and treatment quality, signaling serious concerns about resident safety and care standards. The facility shows recurring problems across five key areas: abuse prevention policies, staff training for nursing aides, resident assessment and care planning, medication management, and infection control. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues with fundamental care areas like abuse prevention and staff competency suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent quality standards.
Aug 28, 2025Routine11
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
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.
Jan 30, 2025Complaint1
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.
Sep 19, 2024Routine10
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Jan 4, 2024Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Oct 5, 2023Routine13
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Vibra Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Vibra Healthcare
3 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.3/5 · Rank 2 of 3
Ownership & Management
Owners
Mechanicsburg Senior Care Holdings Lp
Owner · Organization
Mrec, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Beaver, Michael
Owner (parent company)
Fegan, Clint
Owner (parent company)
Hauck, David
Owner (parent company)
Hollinger, Brad
Owner (parent company)
Kovacs, Paul
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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