Sayre Health Care Center
151 Keefer Lane · Sayre, PA · 18840 · 5708882192
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.26 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2026
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 May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 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 May 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B April 3, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B April 3, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
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 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
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 March 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395101 · 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.