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Sayre Health Care Center

151 Keefer Lane
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-2192

CCN
395101
Certified beds
90
Ownership
For profit - Corporation

Nurse staffing

2.44
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.28 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 55% a year

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

Inspection history

Inspected April 3, 2026

13 citations · Health
B
F0628 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
B
F0732 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
D
F0641 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
D
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
D
F0699 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
D
F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
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 May 1, 2026
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
E
F0700 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
E
F0759 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026

Inspected October 8, 2025

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0627 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 2, 2025
D
F0628 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 2, 2025

Inspected March 7, 2025

16 citations · Health
D
F0578 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
D
F0582 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
D
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
D
F0607 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
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 March 24, 2025
D
F0661 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
D
F0676 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
D
F0686 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
D
F0740 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
D
F0791 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
D
F0922 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 24, 2025

Inspected April 19, 2024

11 citations · Health
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 16, 2024
D
F0699 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 16, 2024
D
F0744 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 16, 2024
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 May 16, 2024
D
F0759 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 16, 2024
D
F0887 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 16, 2024
D
F0909 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 16, 2024
E
F0582 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 16, 2024
E
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 16, 2024
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 16, 2024
E
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 16, 2024

Inspected July 25, 2023

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2023
D
F0692 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2023