Wecare at Sycamore Rehabilitation and Nursing Cent
1445 Sycamore Road · Montoursville, PA · 17754 · 5706018100
133 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Wecare Centers
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (79 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 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 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
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 April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
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 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 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 April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 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 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395379 · certified since October 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.