Hanover Hall for Nursing and Rehabilitation
267 Frederick Street · Hanover, PA · 17331 · 7176378937
151 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 14, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
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.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Administration
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No harm found · C January 14, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected April 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 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 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395016 · certified since June 28, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.