Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove
25 Cove Road · Duncannon, PA · 17020 · 7178344887
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Transitions Healthcare Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 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 June 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 31, 2025 · found via complaint
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 April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395915 · certified since December 8, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.