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Embassy of Hearthside
450 Waupelani Drive, State College, PA 16801
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Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
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.
Embassy of Hearthside is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in State College, Pennsylvania, certified for 157 beds and caring for about 124 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 78 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (31, 22, 25 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 49.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $155K.
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78health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles3 at actual harm or worse
$155Kfines listed by CMS3 penalties in period
—nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
79%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)124 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Centre Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 78 | 26 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 49.7 | 36.1 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 36.3% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $154,786 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 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: 20 Feb 2026, 14 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×45 E ×23 F ×7
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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 6 May 2026 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 6 May 2026 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0700 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Feb 2026 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 4 Feb 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 7 Oct 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Oct 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 13 Nov 2024 | F0772 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0700 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 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 | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 15 Aug 2023 | F0729 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2025 | Fine | $20,885 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Fine | $129,314 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 0 administrators 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 | 10.9% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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 | 6.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 8.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.3% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.7% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 46.7% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Embassy Hearthside, Llc. Chain: Embassy Healthcare (33 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Pa Tenant 2 Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/10/2020 |
| Embassy Healthcare Holdings Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 11/10/2020 |
| Embassy Healthcare Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/09/2022 |
| Heritage Employment Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/09/2022 |
| Embassy Healthcare Management Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2025 |
| Heritage Employment Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2025 |
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 Centre County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxdale Village | State College | 46 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 17.4 | $8K | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Juniper Village At Brookline-Rehabilitation and Sk | State College | 116 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 13.8 | — | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Village At Penn State, The | State College | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 36.1 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Centre Care Rehabilitation and Wellness Services | Bellefonte | 240 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 10.8 | — | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Windy Hill | Philipsburg | 90 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 43.3 | — | 11 Jun 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Centre County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Embassy of Hearthside been cited for?
78 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Embassy of Hearthside been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $155K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Embassy of Hearthside compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Embassy of Hearthside?
It is part of the Embassy Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Embassy Pa Tenant 2 Holdings LLC, Embassy Healthcare Holdings Inc and Embassy Healthcare Management Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Embassy of Hearthside last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Jul 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Feb 2026.
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.