ElderGrade
B

72.7/100

Above average

Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove

25 Cove Road, Duncannon, PA 17020

CMS 4/5 stars #2 of 3 in Perry County (717) 834-4887
Certified beds
60
Occupancy
95%
Ownership
For-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

24.7/30

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

  • -5.3 for 32 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

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

  • 3.78 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.5 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

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

  • 56% 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 3.69 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.50 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.38 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 56.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 34 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 19, 2026 (5 months ago).

E Mar 19, 2026 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 19, 2026 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, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 19, 2026 F0947

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2026 F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2026 F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2026 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 19, 2026 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

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE, which operates 6 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MEMBERS FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
JONES, CARL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MAURANO, MATTHEW Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MENON, MADHU Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FELDMAN, MARC Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JONES, CARL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MAURANO, MATTHEW Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MENON, MADHU Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WILLIAMS, KEVIN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
FELDMAN, MARC Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove

What is the ElderGrade for Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove? +

Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove holds an ElderGrade of B (72.7 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". 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 Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove? +

Residents receive an average of 3.69 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 34 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove 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.