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Friends Services For the Aging
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Friends Services For the Aging operates 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 1 state, with 398 certified beds; the largest presence is in Pennsylvania.
0% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 7.5 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $15K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Friends Services For the Aging | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 4 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.0 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 25.0% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 0 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 4 |
| F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | 3 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 2 |
| F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | 2 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 1 |
| F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | 1 |
| F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | 1 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Homes | Ephrata | PA | 114 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Foxdale Village | State College | PA | 46 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 17.4 | $8K | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Laurel View Village | Davidsville | PA | 60 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 30.0 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Tel Hai Retirement Community | Honey Brook | PA | 119 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| United Zion Retirement Communi | Lititz | PA | 59 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6.8 | $7K | 4 Feb 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Friends Services For the Aging operate?
5 Medicare-certified facilities in 1 state, with 398 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Friends Services For the Aging facilities rated?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 4 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 5. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Friends Services For the Aging been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines totalling $15K and 0 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.