Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
St John Specialty Care Center
500 Wittenberg Way · Mars, PA 16046 · 150 certified beds
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Public record
CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
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Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
49
Inspection history (54)
December 1, 2023 · D
Citation F0622Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-01 under CMS tag F0622 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. 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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Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-01 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, 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 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-01 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-01.GOVDecember 1, 2023 · D
Citation F0885Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-01 under CMS tag F0885 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Report COVID19 data to residents and families. 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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Citation F0700Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-01 under CMS tag F0700 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. 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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Citation F0583Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-01 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. 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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Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-01 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 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-01 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. 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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Citation F0849Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-01 under CMS tag F0849 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-01.GOVJune 16, 2023 · D
Citation F0943Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-16 under CMS tag F0943 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-07-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-16.GOVJune 16, 2023 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-16 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-07-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-16 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2023-07-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-16.GOVJune 16, 2023 · E
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-16 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-07-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-16.GOVJune 16, 2023 · B
Citation F0949Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-16 under CMS tag F0949 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-07-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-16.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 3.96 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
- 2025Q43.96 hrs/resident/day
- 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
Parent organization: Lutheran Seniorlife
parent · PAC 6800828799
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Typical cost
Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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