Nursing Homes · State College, PA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Embassy of Hearthside
450 Waupelani Drive · State College, PA 16801 · 157 certified beds
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About Embassy of Hearthside
Embassy of Hearthside is a nursing home in State College, Pennsylvania. Its capacity is 157 beds, above the Centre County median of 90 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Embassy Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 77 citations, the most recent on May 6, 2026. CMS also lists 6 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.13 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 nursing homes listed in State College. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (77)
Records from August 2023 to May 2026.
May 6, 2026
Tag F0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2026.
May 6, 2026
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2026.
May 6, 2026
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2026.
May 6, 2026
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2026.
May 6, 2026
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2026.
May 6, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 16, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure 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 drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 21, 2026.
Penalties (6)
Total fines: $174,194
October 7, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $20,885 against this nursing home on October 7, 2025.
March 14, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $129,314 against this nursing home on March 14, 2025.
August 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on August 21, 2023.
August 14, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on August 14, 2023.
August 7, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,235 against this nursing home on August 7, 2023.
July 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,586 against this nursing home on July 17, 2023.
Staffing
3.13 nurse hours per resident per day in Q1 2026, down from 3.43 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Embassy Healthcare, a chain of 33 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.1 overall, 2.0 for health inspections, 1.4 for staffing, 4.3 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Embassy PA Tenant 2 Holdings LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Pennsylvania.
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