Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

220 S. Fourth Avenue · West Reading, PA · 19611 · 6103745175

184 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 74
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 59
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.213.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.330.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.96≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year23%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (8 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E April 24, 2026

    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 May 15, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected May 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected May 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 15, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 21, 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 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024

    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 May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Corrected May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395226 · certified since December 18, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.