Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Ephrata Manor

99 Bethany Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-4940

CCN
395857
Certified beds
120
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation

Nurse staffing

4.05
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.75 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 35% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected February 2, 2026

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0745 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 3, 2026

Inspected September 20, 2024

1 citation · Health
D
F0758 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 18, 2024

Inspected November 3, 2023

7 citations · Health
D
F0580 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 30, 2023
D
F0638 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 30, 2023
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 30, 2023
D
F0730 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 30, 2023
D
F0758 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 30, 2023
D
F0947 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 30, 2023
G
F0686 Actual harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 30, 2023

Inspected December 16, 2022

2 citations · Health
D
F0756 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 30, 2023
D
F0758 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 30, 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
November 3, 2023Fine$13,845