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Sayre Health Care Center
151 Keefer Lane, Sayre, PA 18840
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 90 beds, Sayre Health Care Center serves Sayre in Bradford County, Pennsylvania and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Pennsylvania median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 42 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 16, 11 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 46.7 per 100 beds, more 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 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 54.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bradford Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 42 | 57 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.7 | 46.7 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.2% | 54.2% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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 Apr 2026, 7 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×32 E ×7 F ×1 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 3 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 8 Oct 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 8 Oct 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2025 |
| 7 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 | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 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 | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | 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 | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 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 | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | F0922 | Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 19 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 | 16 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 19 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 | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 16 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 54.2%, RNs 66.7%; 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 | 20.6% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.6% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.0% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.3% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Sayre Health Care Center Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fidelity Deposits & Discounts Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2011 |
| Senior Health Care Solutions LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2011 |
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 Bradford County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit | Towanda | 68 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 26.5 | $33K | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Athens | 90 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 57 | 63.3 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Bradford Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Troy | 200 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 57 | 28.5 | — | 8 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Bradford County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sayre Health Care Center been cited for?
42 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 Sayre Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sayre Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sayre Health Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Senior Health Care Solutions LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sayre Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Apr 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.