Lutheran Home at Topton, the
One South Home Avenue · Topton, PA · 19562 · 6106821400
194 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
68% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 68% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023
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 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 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 January 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B November 15, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395117 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.