William Penn Nursing and Rehab

163 Summit Drive · Lewistown, PA · 17044 · 7172483941

121 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Valley West Health

  • 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 60
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 69
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 52
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.553.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.580.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.25≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year39%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (26 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026

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

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 17, 2026

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E April 17, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E April 17, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Corrected June 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Corrected June 10, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected June 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • No harm found · C May 9, 2025

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected June 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024

    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 July 24, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Corrected July 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E June 25, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected July 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024

    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 July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024

    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 July 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected July 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395335 · certified since May 5, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.