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Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation
1011 Berks Road, Leesport, PA 19533
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation, in Leesport, Pennsylvania, is certified for 420 beds under government, county ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 4, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 2.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 25.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Berks Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 12 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 2.1 | 6.9 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.6% | 39.1% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (15 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 3 Dec 2025, 20 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×8 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.6%, RNs 10.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 27.9% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.5% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.5% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.9% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: County Of Berks Office Of The Controller.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chr Consulting Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/18/2010 |
| County of Berks Office of the Controller | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1967 |
| Chr Consulting Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/05/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Berks County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands At Wyomissing | Wyomissing | 80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.3 | — | 21 May 2025 |
| Lutheran Home At Topton, The | Topton | 194 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 6.2 | — | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Phoebe Berks | Wernersville | 119 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Transitional Sub-Acute Unit | Wyomissing | 50 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Complete Care At Berkshire LLC | Reading | 130 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9.2 | $13K | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Mifflin Center | Shillington | 136 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 13.2 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | West Reading | 184 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4.3 | — | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center | Reading | 103 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 15.5 | — | 16 Mar 2026 |
All 15 facilities in Berks County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Chr Consulting Services Inc and County of Berks Office of the Controller. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.