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Pinecrest Manor
763 Johnsonburg Rd, St Marys, PA 15857
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 138 beds, Pinecrest Manor serves St Marys in Elk County, Pennsylvania and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 4, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 7.2 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.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Elk Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 10 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 7.2 | 7.5 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 32.7% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,018 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 30 Jan 2026, 13 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2026 |
| 30 Jan 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 | 28 Mar 2026 |
| 30 Jan 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 | 28 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | 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 | 10 May 2024 |
| 14 Mar 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 | 10 May 2024 |
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 —, 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 | 19.8% | 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 | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.8% | 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 | 25.9% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.5% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Elk Regional Health Center.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Highlands Healthcare, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2013 |
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 Elk County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Haven Nursing Home | Saint Marys | 120 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7.5 | $8K | 29 May 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Elk County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pinecrest Manor been cited for?
10 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 Pinecrest Manor been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pinecrest Manor 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 Pinecrest Manor?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Penn Highlands Healthcare, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pinecrest Manor last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Jan 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.