Spiritrust Lutheran the Village at Luther Ridge
2781 Luther Drive · Chambersburg, PA · 17202 · 7172465700
40 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G June 11, 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 May 29, 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 July 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 29, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 29, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 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 July 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 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 July 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 396146 · certified since May 1, 2019. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.