PLEASANT VIEW COMMUNITIES

544 NORTH PENRYN ROAD, MANHEIM, PA 17545 (717) 665-2445
Non profit - Corporation 92 Beds Independent Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
90/100
#100 of 653 in PA
Last Inspection: July 2025

Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.

Overview

Pleasant View Communities in Manheim, Pennsylvania, has received an impressive Trust Grade of A, indicating it is highly recommended and performs excellently compared to other nursing homes. With a state rank of #100 out of 653, they are in the top half of facilities in Pennsylvania, and #12 out of 31 in Lancaster County, meaning only 11 local options rank higher. The facility is currently improving, having reduced its number of issues from 5 in 2024 to just 1 in 2025. Staffing is a notable strength, with a perfect 5/5 star rating and a turnover rate of 41%, which is below the state average, indicating that staff members are likely to stay long-term and build relationships with residents. However, there are some weaknesses to be aware of; for instance, the facility has faced concerns regarding residents' access to grievance forms and issues with the storage and safety of medications and food. In one incident, a medication was not stored securely, while in another, food safety standards were not met, leading to potential risks for residents. Overall, while Pleasant View Communities excels in many areas, families should consider these concerns when making their decision.

Trust Score
A
90/100
In Pennsylvania
#100/653
Top 15%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Getting Better
5 → 1 violations
Staff Stability
○ Average
41% turnover. Near Pennsylvania's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
Skilled Nurses
✓ Good
Each resident gets 46 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Pennsylvania. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
Violations
○ Average
6 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
★★★★★
5.0
Overall Rating
★★★★★
5.0
Staff Levels
★★★★★
5.0
Care Quality
★★★★☆
4.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 5 issues
2025: 1 issues

The Good

  • 5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
  • 5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record
  • Staff turnover below average (41%)

    7 points below Pennsylvania average of 48%

Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.

The Bad

Staff Turnover: 41%

Near Pennsylvania avg (46%)

Typical for the industry

The Ugly 6 deficiencies on record

Jul 2025 1 deficiency
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Grievances (Tag F0585)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on facility policy review, observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide residents access to grievance forms on one of three units observ...

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Based on facility policy review, observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide residents access to grievance forms on one of three units observed (Third Floor); and failed to provide residents access to the right to file written grievances anonymously on three of three units observed (First, Second, and Third Floor). Findings include: Review of facility policy, titled Resident Grievances, last reviewed January 2025, read, in part, It is the policy of this facility to support each resident's and family member's right to voice grievances without discrimination, reprisal or fear of discrimination or reprisal. Grievances may be voiced in the following forums. Verbal complaint to a staff member or Grievance Official. Written complaint to a staff member or Grievance Official. Written complaint to an outside party. Verbal complaint during resident or family council meetings. Via the company toll free Customer Service Line (if applicable). A grievance may be filed anonymously.During a group interview with Residents 2, 6, 37, and 73 on July 23, 2025, at 9:59 AM, all four residents revealed they were not sure how to file a grievance, including how to file one anonymously.Observation on the Second-Floor unit on July 23, 2025, at 10:18 AM, revealed some grievance forms attached to a bulletin board. There was no designated box or folder, etc. to put the grievances in if residents would prefer to file a grievance anonymously. Another posting detailed the information for the Grievance Official and stated, If you have any concerns, please forward them to our social workers or contact the grievance official as listed above, thank you.Interview with Employee 1 (Nurse Aide) on July 23, 2025, at 10:18 AM, revealed she is not aware of where residents would put a grievance if they wanted to file anonymously but that they could bring it to Human Resources. Observation in the First-Floor unit on July 23, 2025, at 10:27 AM, revealed some grievance forms in a folder attached to a bulletin board. The folder had instructions on it that stated, If you have a concern, please complete the top section of the form and return it to social services, the Registered Nurse supervisor, or at any nurses station, thank you!During an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) on July 23, 2025, at 10:37 AM, she revealed that the process for residents to file a grievance anonymously would be to contact herself or a social worker privately. Observation in the Third-Floor unit on July 23, 2025, at 10:39 AM, revealed a bulletin board that did not contain grievance forms. Employee 2 (Social Worker) then went to get blank grievance forms in a drawer in the locked nurse's station. Further observation on the unit failed to reveal a designated box or folder, etc. to put the grievances in if residents would prefer to file a grievance anonymously. Interview with the NHA on July 23, 2025, at 10:39 AM, revealed the forms are usually kept on the bulletin board and she is unsure as to why they were not there. During an interview with Employee 2 on July 23, 2025, at 10:41 AM, she revealed the process for residents to file a grievance anonymously would be to contact herself or the grievance official, and if they wanted it to be anonymous, they would not share who the grievance came from with other staff members; or residents can put their grievance in an envelope and hand it a staff member to give to the grievance official or herself. During a follow up interview with the NHA on July 23, 2025, at 10:54 AM, she revealed the facility was going to purchase drop boxes for the units so that residents can file written grievances anonymously, and she would expect residents to have the opportunity to file grievances anonymously. 28 Pa code 201.18(b)(2)(3) Management28 Pa code 201.29(a) Resident rights
Aug 2024 5 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0883 (Tag F0883)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on clinical record review, facility policy, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were offered the pneumococcal vaccine as required for one of ...

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Based on clinical record review, facility policy, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were offered the pneumococcal vaccine as required for one of five residents reviewed (Resident 56). Findings include: A review of the facility's policy, titled Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, recently revised June 12, 2024, read, in part, All residents should be offered the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine to aid in preventing pneumococcal infections (i.e. pneumonia). The policy continued, Prior to or upon admission, residents should be assessed for eligibility to receive the pneumococcal vaccine, and when indicated, should be offered the vaccination within thirty (30) days of admission to the community unless medically contraindicated or the resident has already been vaccinated. Also, Before receiving the pneumococcal vaccine, the resident or resident representative should receive information and education regarding the benefits and potential side effects of the pneumococcal vaccine. Provision of such education should be documented in the resident's medical record. A review of Resident 56's clinical record revealed an admission date of April 8, 2024. According to Resident 56's immunization documentation, the facility received historical data reflecting Resident 56 received the vaccine on April 10, 2024. Further review of Resident 56's clinical record revealed no documentation the facility provided education on the risks and benefits of the vaccine entered into the Resident's clinical record. An interview with the Director of Nursing on August 1, 2024, at 9:56 AM, confirmed the facility could not locate any documentation of the Resident or Resident Representative being provided education regarding the risks/benefits of receiving or refusing the vaccine in the clinical record. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0887 (Tag F0887)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were offered any current COVID-19 vaccinations as required for ...

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Based on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were offered any current COVID-19 vaccinations as required for two of five residents reviewed (Residents 16 and 56). Findings include: A review of the facility's policy, titled Covid-19 Vaccine for Residents, effective June 1, 2021, read, in part, All residents should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine to aid in prevention and transmission of COVID-19 infections. The policy continued, Before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, the resident or resident representative should receive information and education regarding the benefits and potential side effects of the covid vaccine. Provision of such education should be documented in the resident's medical record. Also, In situations where COVID-19 vaccination requires multiple doses, the resident, the resident representative is provided with current information regarding those additional doses, including any changes in the benefits or risks and potential side effects, associated with the COVID-19 vaccine, before requesting consent for administration of any additional doses. A review of Resident 16's clinical record revealed an admission date to the facility on February 8, 2024. Further review of the clinical record revealed Resident 16's Power of Attorney (POA) refused the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to Resident 16. Further review of Resident 16's clinical record revealed no documentation of the Resident or POA provided education regarding the risks/benefits of the vaccine. A review of Resident 56's clinical record revealed an admission date to the facility on April 8, 2024. Further review of the clinical record revealed Resident 56's POA refused the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to Resident 56, Further review of Resident 56's clinical record revealed no documentation of the Resident or POA provided education regarding the risks/benefits of the vaccine. An interview with the Director of Nursing on August 1, 2024, at 9:56 AM, confirmed the facility could not locate any documentation of the Resident or Resident Representative being provided education regarding the risks/benefits of receiving or refusing the Covid-19 vaccine in those Resident records. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0761 (Tag F0761)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on surveyor observation, facility policy, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store schedule IV-controlled medication in a separately locked, permanently affixed c...

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Based on surveyor observation, facility policy, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store schedule IV-controlled medication in a separately locked, permanently affixed compartment for one of three (500 west medication storage room refrigerator) areas observed. Findings Include: Review of facility provided policy, Controlled Medications Orders, revised September 17, 2013, revealed, Medications included in the DEA classifications as scheduled II thru V and are considered controlled substances by state law are subject to special ordering, receipt, and record keeping requirements in the facility. The facility failed to provide any more specific information regarding how the medication would be stored. Observation of the 500 west medication storage room refrigerator on July 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM, revealed two 30 ml bottles of 2 mg/ml Lorazepam (sedative medication and schedule IV-controlled substance). The two bottles of Lorazepam were in the main part of the refrigerator and not secured in a separately locked, permanently affixed compartment in any way. Interview with Director of Nursing on August 1, 2024, at 11:35 AM, revealed that the Lorazepam should have been kept in a separate locked container inside of the refrigerator. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management 28 Pa. Code 211.9(a)(1) Pharmacy services
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Food Safety (Tag F0812)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observations, review of facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store and serve food/beverages in accordance with professional standards for food ...

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Based on observations, review of facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store and serve food/beverages in accordance with professional standards for food safety on the spice rack in the main kitchen, in three of three nourishment pantry refrigerators, and in one kitchenette refrigerator. Findings include: Review of facility policy, Food Storage Chart, no date, read, in part, butter should be stored in the refrigerator and is good for four days once removed from the master case, and commercially prepared nutritional supplements should be used within seven days once thawed. Observation on the spice rack in the main kitchen on July 29, 2024, at 9:32 AM, revealed the following items were not labeled to identify contents or date marked: one metal pan containing a red colored spice blend with a black plastic spoon inside; one plastic container with a red colored spice blend inside; and one metal pan containing roux (a cooked flour and butter mixture use for thickening liquid). During an interview with Employee 2 (Assistant Manager of Dining Services) on July 31, 2024, at 9:32 AM, it was revealed that the pan of roux didn't require refrigeration, the red spices were made in-house, and all the aforementioned items should've been labeled and date marked. Observation on July 29, 2024, at 9:52 AM, on the 500 neighborhood in the nourishment refrigerator revealed the following items were thawed and not date marked with a thaw or use by date: nine chocolate nutritional drinks and 14 vanilla nutritional drinks. Observation in the kitchenette refrigerator on July 29, 2024, at 9:53 AM, revealed one unopened plastic bag of thawed non-dairy topping was not date marked with a thawed or use by date. During an interview with Employee 2 on July 29, 2024, at 9:55 AM, it was revealed that each carton of nutritional drink and the non-dairy topping should be date marked when remove from the freezer. Observations on July 29, 2024, at 10:02 AM, on the 400 neighborhood in the nourishment refrigerator revealed the following items were thawed and not date marked with a thaw or use by date: 18 vanilla nutritional drinks and 12 chocolate nutritional drinks. Observation on July 29, 2024, at 10:12 AM, on the 300 neighborhood in the nourishment refrigerator revealed the following items were thawed and not date marked with a thaw or use by date: three chocolate nutritional drinks and nine vanilla nutritional drinks. During an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on August 1, 2024, at 10:30 AM, the surveyor reviewed concerns with labeling and dating of items on the spice rack and in the refrigerators in the kitchenettes on all three neighborhoods. No further information was provided. 28 Pa code 211.6(f) - Dietary Services
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on staff interview and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to maintain a data collection system of surveillance designed to identify possible communicable disease or in...

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Based on staff interview and facility policy review, it was determined the facility failed to maintain a data collection system of surveillance designed to identify possible communicable disease or infection for three of 10 months reviewed (October 2023, November 2023, and December 2023). Findings include: A review of the facility policy, titled Infection Preventionist, last reviewed May 21, 2024, read, in part, the Infection Preventionist will Establish facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff and visitors. The facility's monthly infection control logs for October 2023 through December 2023 were unable to be provided by the facility. An interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) and Nursing Home Administrator on August 1, 2024, at 9:46 AM, revealed the facility's former DON did not complete the line listing during October 2023, November 2023, and December 2023 to track resident disease or infection. 28 Pa Code 201.14(a)(c) Responsibility of licensee 28 Pa Code 211.1(a)(c) Reportable diseases
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Pennsylvania.
  • • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
  • • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
  • • 41% turnover. Below Pennsylvania's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
Concerns
  • • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
Bottom line: Generally positive indicators. Standard due diligence and a personal visit recommended.

About This Facility

What is Pleasant View Communities's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns PLEASANT VIEW COMMUNITIES an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Pennsylvania, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.

How is Pleasant View Communities Staffed?

CMS rates PLEASANT VIEW COMMUNITIES's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 41%, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.

What Have Inspectors Found at Pleasant View Communities?

State health inspectors documented 6 deficiencies at PLEASANT VIEW COMMUNITIES during 2024 to 2025. These included: 6 with potential for harm.

Who Owns and Operates Pleasant View Communities?

PLEASANT VIEW COMMUNITIES is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 92 certified beds and approximately 88 residents (about 96% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in MANHEIM, Pennsylvania.

How Does Pleasant View Communities Compare to Other Pennsylvania Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, PLEASANT VIEW COMMUNITIES's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (41%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Pleasant View Communities?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"

Is Pleasant View Communities Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, PLEASANT VIEW COMMUNITIES has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.

Do Nurses at Pleasant View Communities Stick Around?

PLEASANT VIEW COMMUNITIES has a staff turnover rate of 41%, which is about average for Pennsylvania nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.

Was Pleasant View Communities Ever Fined?

PLEASANT VIEW COMMUNITIES has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.

Is Pleasant View Communities on Any Federal Watch List?

PLEASANT VIEW COMMUNITIES is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.