Chambers Pointe Health Care Center
1425 Philadelphia Avenue · Chambersburg, PA · 17201 · 7172610220
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.14 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $15,593 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G August 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
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.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024
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.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G November 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G November 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 29, 2023 | Fine | $7,796 |
| November 29, 2023 | Fine | $7,797 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395944 · certified since December 29, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.