ElderGrade
A

88.5/100

Excellent

South Mountain Restoration Cen

Building #1, South Mountain, PA 17261

CMS 5/5 stars #2 of 9 in Franklin County (717) 749-3121
Certified beds
159
Occupancy
56%
Ownership
Government
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

27.5/30

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

  • 6.75 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.28 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 22% 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.

  • 50% 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 5.65 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.28 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 4.43 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 50.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

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

E Sep 18, 2025 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

E Oct 3, 2024 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

E Dec 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

E Dec 7, 2023 F0868

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 7, 2023 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 7, 2023 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
COMMERER, MELINDA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DELACRUZ, KRISTA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HUDZINSKI, MARTIN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HYDE, BRADLEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SLOAT, SHANE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Organization ADP OF THE SNF
COMMERER, MELINDA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
DELACRUZ, KRISTA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
HUDZINSKI, MARTIN Individual ADP OF THE SNF
HYDE, BRADLEY Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SLOAT, SHANE Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about South Mountain Restoration Cen

What is the ElderGrade for South Mountain Restoration Cen? +

South Mountain Restoration Cen holds an ElderGrade of A (88.5 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 South Mountain Restoration Cen? +

Residents receive an average of 5.65 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has South Mountain Restoration Cen been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 6 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does South Mountain Restoration Cen accept Medicaid? +

Yes, South Mountain Restoration Cen 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.