Ephrata Manor
99 Bethany Road · Ephrata, PA · 17522 · 7177384940
120 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.05 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,845 |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
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.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G November 3, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
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.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2022
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.
Corrected January 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2023 | Fine | $13,845 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395857 · certified since August 7, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.