Transitions Healthcare Shook HomeCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 55 South Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
- CCN
- 395918
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 65
- Residents per day
- 60
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Transitions Healthcare Shook Home an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 5 Mar 2026. The latest survey cycle has 8 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $205,694 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 .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Pennsylvania (RSS)
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 | Franklin County median | Pennsylvania median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 9 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) | 5 Mar 2026 | 8 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 3 Apr 2025 | 14 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 8 | 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 | L0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey (in dispute review) | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey (in dispute review) | 7 Apr 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 14 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Jul 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | E | Standard survey | 13 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 13 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 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 | 13 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | 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 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 13 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | 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 | 13 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 May 2025 |
| 28 Mar 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 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 | 9 Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2024 | Fine | $205,694 |
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 | 3.98 | 3.60 | 3.89 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.81 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.22 | 2.19 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.50 | 3.30 | 3.53 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 33.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
- 44.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 25.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
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 | 28.6% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.6% | 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 | 29.9% | 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, limited liability company
- Setting
- Continuing care retirement community
- Legal business name
- Transitions Healthcare Chambersburg, LLC
- Chain
- Transitions Healthcare (6 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Members First Federal Credit Unions | 5% or greater mortgage interest | 1 Dec 2023 | |
| Transitions Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Dec 2023 | |
| Transitions Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Dec 2023 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Franklin County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers Pointe Health Care Center | Chambersburg | 3 of 5 | 5 | $15,593 | 25 Mar 2026 | |
| Chambersburg Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ce | Chambersburg | 2 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 7 May 2026 | |
| Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | Chambersburg | 2 of 5 | 7 | $211,205 | 20 May 2026 | |
| Menno Haven Rehabilitation Center | Chambersburg | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 13 Aug 2025 | |
| Brookview Health Care Center | Chambersburg | 4 of 5 | 1 | $16,801 | 27 Mar 2026 | |
| Quincy Retirement Community | Waynesboro | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 25 Feb 2026 | |
| Paramount Nursing and Rehab at Fayetteville, LLC | Fayetteville | 1 of 5 | 9 | $17,345 | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| South Mountain Restoration Cen | South Mountain | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 18 Sep 2025 |
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 Transitions Healthcare Shook Home (CCN 395918). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/transitions-healthcare-shook-home-chambersburg-pa-395918/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Transitions Healthcare Shook Home last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 5 Mar 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 8 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 3 Apr 2025.
- Who operates Transitions Healthcare Shook Home?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Transitions Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names Transitions Healthcare LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Transitions Healthcare Shook Home a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. 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.