Embassy of SaxonburgCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 223 Pittsburgh St, Saxonburg, PA 16056
- CCN
- 395160
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 68
- Chain
- Embassy Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 55
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Embassy of Saxonburg an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 23 Apr 2026. The latest survey cycle has 55 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $339,073 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
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Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Butler County median | Pennsylvania median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 11 homes in the county, 656 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Pennsylvania median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 23 Apr 2026 | 55 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 4 Jun 2025 | 8 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 12 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 55 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | B | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Mar 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Mar 2026 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Mar 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction |
| 14 Mar 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 | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction |
| 14 Mar 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Mar 2026 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction |
| 14 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 14 Mar 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 14 Mar 2026 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | C | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Nov 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 | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Aug 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Jun 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 | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 6 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 12 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Jul 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Jul 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Jul 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Jul 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Mar 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 18 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Jan 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 | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | Fine | $270,889 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Fine | $63,990 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,194 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Pennsylvania median | Pennsylvania average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.36 | 3.60 | 3.89 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.77 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.70 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.89 | 2.19 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.22 | 3.30 | 3.53 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 52.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
- 44.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 38.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.0% | 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 | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.5% | 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 | 14.9% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.0% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.9% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Embassy Saxonburg LLC
- Chain
- Embassy Healthcare (33 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Healthcare Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jun 2024 | |
| Heritage Employment Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jun 2024 | |
| Embassy Healthcare Management Inc | Adp of the snf | 2 Jun 2025 | |
| Heritage Employment Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | 2 Jun 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Butler County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Lutheran Health and Human Care | Cabot | 2 of 5 | 12 | $8,021 | 8 Aug 2025 | |
| Quality Life Services - Sarver | Sarver | 3 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 14 Nov 2025 | |
| Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Butler | 1 of 5 | 43 | $30,011 | 25 Jul 2025 | |
| St John Specialty Care Center | Mars | 1 of 5 | 29 | $0 | 11 Oct 2024 | |
| Quality Life Services - Chicora | Chicora | 1 of 5 | 34 | $91,936 | 5 Dec 2025 | |
| Cranberry Place | Cranberry Township | 1 of 5 | 36 | $42,774 | 31 Jan 2026 | |
| Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Harmony | Harmony | 1 of 5 | 24 | $174,201 | 9 May 2025 | |
| Sherwood Oaks | Cranberry Township | 3 of 5 | 3 | $8,281 | 19 Feb 2026 | |
| Passavant Retirement and Healt | Zelienople | 2 of 5 | 20 | $0 | 27 Feb 2026 | |
| Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove Care Center | Harrisville | 2 of 5 | 2 | $179,218 | 9 Jul 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Embassy of Saxonburg (CCN 395160). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/embassy-of-saxonburg-saxonburg-pa-395160/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Embassy of Saxonburg last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 30 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 7 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 4 Jun 2025.
- Who operates Embassy of Saxonburg?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Embassy Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names Embassy Healthcare Management Inc and Heritage Employment Services, LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Embassy of Saxonburg?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 4 homes in Pennsylvania as Special Focus Facilities and 20 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.