Transitions Healthcare Shook Home
55 South Second Street · Chambersburg, PA · 17201 · 7172646815
65 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Transitions Healthcare Part of a CCRC
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $205,694 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 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 April 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
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 April 7, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 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 May 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
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 May 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
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 April 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 30, 2024 | Fine | $205,694 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395918 · certified since December 13, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.