Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center,

2499 Zerbe Road · Narvon, PA · 17555 · 7174454551

87 certified beds For profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 82
Serious harm & abuse 20% 78
Staffing 20% 77
Federal penalties 15% 76
Trend 10% 82
Context 5% 100

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

CMS ratings & staffing

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

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.273.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.630.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.07≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year53%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $10,033

Inspection citations (4 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected April 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Actual harm · G March 8, 2024

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected April 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Actual harm · G April 20, 2023

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected June 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
March 8, 2024Fine$10,033

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395326 · certified since March 18, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.