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94/100

Excellent

Chandler Hall Health Services

99 Barclay Street, Newtown, PA 18940

CMS 5/5 stars #4 of 29 in Bucks County (215) 860-4000
Certified beds
53
Occupancy
86%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

27/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • →4.53 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • →0.86 RN hours per resident per day
  • →Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • →25% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • →4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • →No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.47 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.86 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.25 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 24.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: May 16, 2025 (1 year ago).

D May 16, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

B May 16, 2025 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, minimal potential

D Jun 13, 2024 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jul 7, 2023 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 7, 2023 F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 7, 2023 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C Jul 7, 2023 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, minimal potential

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
DONNELLY, CHRISTOPHER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR —
LANDENBERGER, CHRISTINE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR —
WHITMAN, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR —
BAYARDI, ELIZABETH Individual CORPORATE OFFICER —
JOHNSON, SHERRIN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER —
LANDENBERGER, CHRISTINE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER —
SHEEHAN, PAUL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER —
WHITMAN, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER —
DONNELLY, CHRISTOPHER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL —
LANDENBERGER, CHRISTINE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL —
WHITMAN, JOHN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL —
DONNELLY, CHRISTOPHER Individual ADP OF THE SNF —

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Common questions about Chandler Hall Health Services

What is the ElderGrade for Chandler Hall Health Services? +

Chandler Hall Health Services holds an ElderGrade of A (94 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Chandler Hall Health Services? +

Residents receive an average of 4.47 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Chandler Hall Health Services been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 7 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Chandler Hall Health Services accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Chandler Hall Health Services is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.