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St John Specialty Care Center

500 Wittenberg Way · Mars, PA 16046 · 150 certified beds

7246251571

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

49

Inspection history (54)

  • October 11, 2024 · E

    Citation F0849

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-11 under CMS tag F0849 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 11, 2024 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-11 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0625

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-11 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 11, 2024 · E

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-11 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0758

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-11 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 medication is necessary and PRN use is l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0942

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-11 under CMS tag F0942 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-11 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0691

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-11 under CMS tag F0691 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0944

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-11 under CMS tag F0944 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • July 9, 2024 · D

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-09 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • July 9, 2024 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-09 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 18, 2024 · E

    Citation F0610

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-18 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 18, 2024 · D

    Citation F0607

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-18 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 18, 2024 · E

    Citation F0609

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-18 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 18, 2024 · D

    Citation F0604

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-18 under CMS tag F0604 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 18, 2024 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-18 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 18, 2024 · D

    Citation F0600

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-18 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-06-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 1, 2023 · D

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-01 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 1, 2023 · D

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-01 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 1, 2023 · D

    Citation F0554

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-01 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Latest: 3.96 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.96 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.96 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

  1. Parent organization: Lutheran Seniorlife

    parent · PAC 6800828799

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Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical PA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · PA$12,006/mo
See full PA cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · PA$11,954/mo
See full PA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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