Lutheran Community at Telford
12 Lutheran Home Drive · Telford, PA · 18969 · 2157239819
75 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
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 August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2025 · 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 June 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395804 · certified since October 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.