Forest Park Nursing and Rehabilitation
700 Walnut Bottom Road · Carlisle, PA · 17013 · 7179607700
114 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $151,382 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$151,382 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
78% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 78% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $170,109 |
Inspection citations (108 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
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 July 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
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 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
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.
Corrected April 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
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 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
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 April 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
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 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 14, 2025 | Fine | $66,593 |
| December 6, 2024 | Fine | $84,789 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $2,823 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $2,470 |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $5,244 |
| June 23, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395270 · certified since July 29, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.