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Lutheran Home At Topton, The
One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA 19562
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.
Certified for 194 beds, Lutheran Home At Topton, The serves Topton in Berks County, Pennsylvania and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 2, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 6.2 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 3.8 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 47.6%.
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 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.2 | 6.9 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.6% | 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: 18 Sep 2025, 24 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×11 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | 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 | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | 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 | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2023 |
| 21 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 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 47.6%, RNs 34.6%; 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 | 11.3% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 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 | 17.5% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.2% | 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: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Lutheran Senior Services East.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diakon | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation | Leesport | 420 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2.1 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Highlands At Wyomissing | Wyomissing | 80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.3 | — | 21 May 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 Lutheran Home At Topton, The been cited for?
12 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 Lutheran Home At Topton, The been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lutheran Home At Topton, The compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lutheran Home At Topton, The?
Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Diakon. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lutheran Home At Topton, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Sep 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.