ElderGrade
A

86/100

Excellent

Lutheran Home At Topton, The

One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA 19562

CMS 5/5 stars #4 of 15 in Berks County (610) 682-1400
Certified beds
194
Occupancy
46%
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

22/30

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

  • 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

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

  • 48% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

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

  • 5 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 3.84 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.00 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.58 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 47.60%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 12 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 18, 2025 (11 months ago).

D Sep 18, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 18, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 27, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 24, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 15, 2023 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 15, 2023 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 15, 2023 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 15, 2023 F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 m...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BEUMER, BRENT Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CHRISTELL, ROY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MEADOWS, MEGAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MUELLER, HARRY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCHROEDER-SAULNIER, DEBORAH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SOMBART, LISA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SOMMER, CHRISTOPHER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ANDERSON, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BROWN, DANIEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SNEED, CHADWICK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
TICE, PAUL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
COOPER, VALERIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Lutheran Home At Topton, The

What is the ElderGrade for Lutheran Home At Topton, The? +

Lutheran Home At Topton, The holds an ElderGrade of A (86 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 Lutheran Home At Topton, The? +

Residents receive an average of 3.84 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Lutheran Home At Topton, The been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 12 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Lutheran Home At Topton, The accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Lutheran Home At Topton, The 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.