SWAIM HEALTH CENTER

210 BIG SPRING ROAD, NEWVILLE, PA 17241 (717) 776-8200
Non profit - Church related 67 Beds PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR LIVING Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
75/100
#239 of 653 in PA
Last Inspection: July 2025

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

Overview

Swaim Health Center has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice for families looking for care, sitting solidly in the middle of the pack. In Pennsylvania, it ranks #239 out of 653 facilities, placing it in the top half of nursing homes, and #8 out of 17 in Cumberland County, meaning only a few local options are better. Unfortunately, the facility's trend is worsening, with issues increasing from 3 in 2024 to 4 in 2025. Staffing is rated at 4 out of 5 stars, which is a strength, but the turnover rate of 58% is concerning compared to the state average of 46%. While there have been no fines, indicating compliance with regulations, some specific incidents raised concerns. For example, the facility did not ensure proper wound care for three residents, and food service equipment was found not meeting safety standards, potentially risking food safety. Additionally, assessments for some residents were not accurately reflecting their health status, which could lead to inadequate care. Overall, while Swaim Health Center has strengths in staffing and no fines, families should be aware of the increasing issues and specific care concerns.

Trust Score
B
75/100
In Pennsylvania
#239/653
Top 36%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Getting Worse
3 → 4 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
58% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
Skilled Nurses
✓ Good
Each resident gets 65 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Pennsylvania nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
Violations
○ Average
8 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
★★★★☆
4.0
Overall Rating
★★★★☆
4.0
Staff Levels
★★★☆☆
3.0
Care Quality
★★★★☆
4.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 3 issues
2025: 4 issues

The Good

  • 4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record

Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.

The Bad

Staff Turnover: 58%

12pts above Pennsylvania avg (46%)

Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity

Chain: PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR LIVING

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

Staff turnover is elevated (58%)

10 points above Pennsylvania average of 48%

The Ugly 8 deficiencies on record

Jul 2025 4 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Assessment Accuracy (Tag F0641)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident ass...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident assessment accurately reflected the resident's status for three of 19 residents reviewed (Residents 5, 23, and 47). Findings include: Review of Resident 5's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included diabetes mellitus (chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar [glucose], leading to high blood sugar levels) and hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy (a group of inherited disorders that affect the peripheral nervous system and a type of nerve damage where the cause remains unknown despite thorough testing, leading to symptoms like numbness, pain, and balance issues). Review of Resident 5's Comprehensive MDS (Minimum Data Set - an assessment tool to review all care areas specific to the resident such as a resident's physical, mental or psychosocial needs) with the assessment reference date (last day of the assessment period) of October 4, 2024, indicated in Section N. Medications that she was not coded as receiving an anticonvulsant medication during the assessment period. Review of Resident 5's October 2024 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed that she had received gabapentin (an anticonvulsant medication used to treat neuropathy) during the assessment period. Email communication received from the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) on July 2, 2025, at 10:38 AM, indicated that Resident 5's MDS had been corrected. During a staff interview with the NHA and the Director of Nursing (DON) on July 2, 2025, at 11:35 AM, the NHA indicated that she would expect a resident's MDS's to be completed accurately. Review of Resident 23's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included dementia (a chronic disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease, and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning) and anxiety disorder (a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities). Review of Resident 23's Quarterly MDS with the assessment reference date of February 21, 2025, revealed in Section N. Medications that he was coded as receiving a hypnotic medication in the assessment period. Review of Resident 23's February 2025 MAR failed to reveal that he had received a hypnotic medication. Email communication received from the NHA on July 1, 2025, at 4:34 PM, confirmed that Resident 23's MDS had been coded in error and that a correction was completed. During a staff interview with the NHA and the DON on July 2, 2025, at 11:35 AM, the NHA indicated that she would expect a resident's MDS's to be completed accurately. Review of Resident 47's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included type 2 diabetes mellitus and edema (swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body's tissue). Resident 47 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of facility wound care tracking revealed that Resident 47 has an unstageable pressure injury (type of sore that is characterized by the presence of non-viable tissue, which obscures wound bed making it impossible to measure the depth or stage of the ulcer) to his right heel that originated on November 22, 2024. Review of Resident 47's February 12, 2025, quarterly and May 11, 2025 comprehensive MDS assessments revealed that each of them was coded to indicate that he had an unstageable pressure ulcer/injury, but that it was already present upon admission to the facility. Email correspondence received from the NHA on July 1, 2025, at 5:09 PM, confirmed that the aforementioned MDS assessments were coded in error and were being corrected. 28 Pa Code 211.12 (d)(3)(5) Nursing Services
CONCERN (D)

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

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on policy review, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents received necessary treatment and services, consistent with pro...

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Based on policy review, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents received necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing and prevent infection of a pressure ulcer for two of four residents reviewed for pressure ulcers (Residents 10 and 47). Findings Include: Review of policy, titled Wound Care, last approved December 24, 2024, revealed, Care of wounds is provided in accordance with current research and practice guidelines in order to facilitate healing and/or provide comfort and provide symptom control as appropriate .Treatments will be performed by personnel in accordance with licensure practice acts. Review of Resident 10's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included chronic pain and muscle weakness. Review of facility wound care tracking revealed that Resident 10 had stage 3 pressure injuries (full-thickness skin loss exposing underlying fat tissue) to both his left and right heels. Review of Resident 10's May 2025 TAR (Treatment Administration Record) revealed a physician order to apply Betadine swabsticks (used to treat or prevent bacterial infections) to both the left and right heels twice daily starting April 1, 2025, and ending May 30, 2025. Further review of Resident 10's May 2025 TAR revealed that it was not documented that this treatment was done on May 10 and 29, 2025, evening shifts. Review of Resident 10's June 2025 TAR revealed a physician order to cleanse the right heel wound with mild soap and water, apply skin prep (used to form a protective film or barrier) to the periwound (tissue surrounding a wound), apply medical grade honey to the wound bed, cover with calcium alginate (absorbs drainage and forms a moist gel), and secure with bordered gauze (absorptive dressing) twice daily starting June 23, 2025. Further review of Resident 10's June 2025 TAR revealed that it was not documented that this treatment was done on June 27 and 30, 2025, evening shifts. Review of Resident 47's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included type 2 diabetes mellitus (chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar [glucose], leading to high blood sugar levels) and edema (swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body's tissue). Review of facility wound care tracking revealed that Resident 47 had an unstageable pressure injury (type of sore that is characterized by the presence of non-viable tissue which obscures wound bed making it impossible to measure the depth or stage of the ulcer) to his right heel. Review of Resident 47's May 2025 TAR revealed a physician's order to clean the right heel with soap and water, paint with betadine, and cover with bordered gauze each shift starting April 28, 2025, and ending May 5, 2025. Further review of Resident 47's May 2025 TAR revealed that it was not documented that this treatment was done on May 2, 2025 day shift. Review of Resident 47's June 2025 TAR revealed a physician's order to cleanse his right heel with normal saline solution, pat dry, and paint with betadine three times per day, starting June 9, 2025. Further review of Resident 47's June 2025 TAR revealed that it was not documented that this treatment was done on June 10, 2025, at the scheduled 2:00 PM time, and on June 17 and 27, 2025, at the scheduled 8:00 PM time. During an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on July 2, 2025, at 1:03 PM, she confirmed that they were unable to provide any additional information on this missing wound care documentation for Residents 10 and 47, and that she would expect that wound care would have been documented. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0692 (Tag F0692)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure proper monitoring for acceptable parameters of hydration and nutritional status for one of th...

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Based on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure proper monitoring for acceptable parameters of hydration and nutritional status for one of three residents reviewed for nutrition (Resident 10). Findings include: Review of Resident 10's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included chronic pain and muscle weakness. Review of Resident 10's weight documentation revealed that he experienced a significant weight loss of 9.52% between May 1, 2025, and June 2, 2025. Review of dietician progress notes dated June 3, 2025, revealed acknowledgement of the weight loss and a plan to monitor his weight weekly for one month, until July 3, 2025. Review of Resident 10's physician orders revealed an order to weigh weekly on Tuesdays through July 3, starting on June 10, 2025, and ending on July 3, 2025. Review of Resident 10's clinical record failed to reveal that a weight was recorded on June 24, 2025. Review of Resident 10's June 2025 TAR (Treatment Administration Record) revealed a physician's order for an enhanced shake (prepared to provide additional nutritional value) at 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and at bedtime daily starting June 10, 2025. Further review of Resident 10's June 2025 TAR revealed that the enhanced shake was not documented as being given on June 13 at 3:00 PM, and on June 13, 22, and 27 at bedtime. During an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) on July 2, 2025, at 11:48 AM, she revealed she was not able to provide any additional information on the missing weight documentation for June 24, 2025. She also revealed the expectation that this weight should have been obtained and recorded. During a later interview with the NHA on July 2, 2025, at 1:03 PM, she revealed she was not able to provide any additional information regarding Resident 10's missing enhanced shake documentation, and that she would have expected it to be documented. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services
CONCERN (E)

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

Quality of Care (Tag F0684)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policies, clinical record reviews, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policies, clinical record reviews, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure care and services were provided in accordance with professional standards of practice to meet each resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial needs for three of 16 residents reviewed (Residents 5, 22, and 55). Findings include: Review of facility policy, titled Wound Care, with a last review date of August 14, 2024, revealed, in part, 15. Treatments will be performed by personnel in accordance with licensure practice acts. Review of facility policy, titled Intravenous Device Care, with a last review date of August 14, 2024, revealed, in part, 3. Intravenous Care will be documented in the medical record, Electronic Medication Administration Record, and/or Electronic Treatment Administration Record. Section titled PICC Line Care, indicated Intermittent Infusion - Change tubing and needleless connection devices every 24 hours; Dressing Change - Change transparent dressing and caps weekly and PRN [as needed]; and Measure External PICC Catheter Length - Upon insertion and weekly with dressing change. Review of facility policy, titled Change in Medical Condition, last approved December 24, 2024, revealed, [company] facilities shall provide notice of changes in medical condition related to but not limited to CHF [Congestive Heart Failure] .and other care issues in a timely manner meeting the requirements of accrediting agencies and federal and state agencies. Review of Resident 5's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included diabetes mellitus (the body's ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine) and hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy (a group of inherited disorders that affect the peripheral nervous system and a type of nerve damage where the cause remains unknown despite thorough testing, leading to symptoms like numbness, pain, and balance issues). Review of Resident 5's clinical record revealed that she was diagnosed with a diabetic foot ulcer on March 17, 2024. Review of Resident 5's current physician orders revealed an order for Left great toe: twice daily cleanse with wound cleanser; pat dry; apply skin prep to periwound (surrounding skin), and air dry. Cover wound bed with collagen (cut to fit) then calcium alginate (cut to fit). Secure with bordered gauze (island dressing) for wound healing< dated June 23, 2025. Review of order history revealed that this wound care was originally ordered on April 15, 2025. Further review of Resident 5's current physician orders revealed an order for monitor every shift foot cradle, ensure blankets are not tucked, in every shift date May 6, 2025. Review of Resident 5's Treatment Administration Records (TAR) for April 2025 through current revealed the following: April 21 wound care was not signed as completed on 3-11 (evening) shift; May 2 and 8 wound care was not signed as completed on 7-3 (day) shift; May 8 foot cradle check was not signed as completed on 7-3 (day) shift; May 11 foot cradle check was not signed as completed on 11-7 (night) shift; June 2 wound care was not signed as completed on 7-3 (day) shift; June 12, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 29 wound care was not signed as completed on 3-11 (evening) shift; and June 12 and 17 foot cradle check was not signed as completed on 3-11 (evening) shift. During a staff interview with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and Director of Nursing (DON) on July 2, 2025, at 11:35 AM, the DON confirmed she had no additional information to provide. She further confirmed that nursing staff should have provided Resident 5's wound care and foot cradle checks as ordered and should have documented all care accordingly. Review of Resident 22's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included congestive heart failure (chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body's needs, which can lead to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and other parts of the body) and Parkinson's disease (movement disorder that affects the nervous system and worsens over time). Review of Resident 22's physician orders revealed an order for daily weights in the morning, report a 2 pound weight gain overnight or a 5 pound weight gain in one week to provider to determine if Resident needs additional as-needed lasix (diuretic medication), starting February 27, 2025. Review of Resident 22's May and June 2025 weight documentation revealed that a 2 pound or greater weight gain was recorded overnight on the following dates: May 12th to the 13th, 15th to the 16th, 17th to the 18th, 24th to the 25th, 29th to the 30th; and June 17th to the 18th, and 28th to the 29th. Review of Resident 22's clinical record failed to reveal evidence that the provider was notified of the weight gain per physician orders on the aforementioned dates. During an interview with the DON on July 2, 2025, at 11:52 AM, she revealed that she was unable to provide any additional evidence that the provider was notified of Resident 22's weight gain as ordered. She also revealed the expectation that this should have occurred. Review of Resident 55's clinical record revealed that she was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included infection reaction due to left hip prosthesis (artificial devices that replace missing or damaged body parts), unspecified pain, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Further review of Resident 55's clinical record revealed that she had a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter-a long, thin tube that's inserted through a vein in the arm and passed through to the larger veins near the heart used to give medications or liquid nutrition) to receive intravenous antibiotics for the surgical infection of her left hip. Review of Resident 55's current physician orders revealed the following orders: Cefazolin 2 gram intravenous (IV) solution 2 gram in 100 milliliters of normal saline solution (NSS) three times a day; Curos caps use as directed with IV's three times a day; Ultrasite valve CSU100 as directed with dressing change on Saturdays; IV sodium chloride 0.9% solution mini-bag spike and activate each 2 gram vial of cefazolin in 100 ml NSS and infuse over minutes [no minutes specified in order] every 8 hours; Normal Saline flush 10 ml as directed with cefazolin order three times a day; Zyno administration set (tubing) as directed with cefazolin order three times a day; PICC dressing change every week- change PICC line transparent dressing and caps Saturday and as needed if soiled, wet, or loosened; and measure PICC catheter length with every dressing change document length in comment. Review of Resident 55's June 2025 Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed the following: June 15 at 2:01 PM: cefazolin, Zyno administration set, and saline flush were blank; June 15, at 10:01 PM: saline flush and Zyno administration set were blank; June 20, at 06:01 AM: cefazolin, saline flush, and Zyno administration set were blank; June 24, at 2:01 PM: Curos caps was blank; June 24, at 10:01 PM: cefazolin, IV sodium chloride 0.9% solution mini-bag spike and activate, saline flush, Zyno administration set, Curos caps were blank; June 25, at 2:01 PM: IV sodium chloride 0.9% solution mini-bag spike and activate, and Curos caps were blank; and June 26, at 2:01 PM: cefazolin, IV sodium chloride 0.9% solution mini-bag spike and activate, Zyno administration set, saline flush, and Curos caps were blank. Review of Resident 55's June 2025 TAR revealed that the PICC dressing change was marked N on June 20, 2025, and comment indicated that it was not done since it was due on Saturday; and that the measurement of the PICC line was blank and not signed as completed. In addition, the PICC dressing change entry was signed as completed on June 27, 2025, but the measurement of the PICC line was documented as 0. Review of Resident 55's clinical record progress notes revealed a nurse's note by a Registered Nurse that indicated the PICC line dressing was changed on Saturday, June 21, 2025, but the note failed to include the PICC line measurement. Email communication received from the DON on July 1, 2025, at 5:34 PM, indicated we did change her orders to ensure the dressing change and measurement is on Friday to coincide with it last being done on 06/27/2025. During a staff interview with the NHA and DON on July 2, 2025, at 11:36 AM, the DON confirmed that there were multiple missing entries in Resident 55's MAR and TAR for June 2025 and said there was no additional information to provide. She said that she would expect staff to have administered Resident 55's antibiotic and that it would be documented accordingly. The DON indicated that she could not locate any information in Resident 55's hospital records of the length of her PICC line. She confirmed that staff should have measured residents PICC line on admission and weekly as per facility policy and physician orders. She confirmed that the documentation of the PICC line measurement on June 27, 2025, was recorded as 0 and that would not be an accurate measurement as a PICC should have an external portion to measure. 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management 28 Pa. Code 211.10(c) Resident care policies 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(2)(3)(5) Nursing services
Aug 2024 3 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

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

Deficiency F0688 (Tag F0688)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on facility policy review, record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents with limited mobility received appropriate services and assistance t...

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Based on facility policy review, record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents with limited mobility received appropriate services and assistance to maintain or improve mobility for one of two residents reviewed for limited range of motion (Resident 42). Findings include: Review of facility policy, titled Restorative Care Program, last reviewed August 15, 2023, read, in part, Presbyterian Senior Living facilities will provide restorative services which prevent, slow functional decline and/or maintain the resident highest practicable level functioning in accordance with state and federal regulations. Matrix Care Point of Care will be assigned for Nurse Aid documentation to include the program and the minutes the program is performed. Review of Resident 42's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included chronic pain (pain that lasts more than three months or beyond normal healing time), anxiety (a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease), and left above the knee amputation. Review of Resident 42's care plan revealed she has restorative nursing programs in place for active range of motion to upper and lower extremities and dressing and grooming at 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, daily. Review of Resident 42's point of care documentation failed to reveal minutes or tolerance documented for her restorative programs at 7:00 AM on July 4, 19, 24, and 31, 2024. Review of Resident 42's point of care documentation failed to reveal minutes or tolerance documented for her restorative programs at 3:00 PM on July 16, 2024; and August 1 and 13, 2024. Review of Resident 42's point of care documentation failed to reveal minutes or tolerance documented for her restorative programs at both 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM on July 21, 2024, and August 2, 2024. Interview with the Director of Nursing on August 14, 2024, at 2:02 PM, revealed she was unable to locate documentation to indicate Resident 42's restorative program was implemented or that she had refused it on the aforementioned dates. No further information was provided. 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services
CONCERN (D)

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

Drug Regimen Review (Tag F0756)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the licensed pharmacist's report of a medication irregularity w...

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Based on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the licensed pharmacist's report of a medication irregularity was reviewed and acted upon timely for two of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Residents 5 and 42). Findings include: Review of facility policy, titled Medication Regimen Review, last reviewed August 15, 2023, read, in part, The consultant pharmacist performs a comprehensive review of each resident's medication regimen and clinical record at least monthly. The findings are phoned, faxed, or e-mailed within 24 hours to the director of nursing or designee and are documented and stored with the other consultant pharmacist recommendations in the resident's active record. The prescriber is notified if needed. Review of facility policy, titled Documentation and Communicating of Consultant Pharmacists Recommendations, last reviewed August 15, 2023, read, in part, The consultant pharmacist works with the facility to establish a system whereby the consultant pharmacist observations and recommendations regarding residents' medication therapies are communicated to those with authority and/or responsibility to implement the recommendations, and are responded to in an appropriate and timely fashion. Comments and recommendations concerning medication therapy are communicated in a timely fashion. The timing of these recommendations should enable a response prior to the next medication regimen review. Recommendations are acted upon and documented by the facility staff and/or the prescriber. If the prescriber does not respond to the recommendation directed to him/her within 30 days, the Director of Nursing and/or the consultant pharmacist may contact the Medical Director. Review of Resident 5's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included dementia (a chronic disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease, marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning), anxiety (a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease), and osteoarthritis (a condition that causes the breakdown of cartilage in the joints, leading to pain and stiffness). Review of Resident 5's clinical record revealed a Medication Regimen Review (MRR) document dated May 27, 2024, that stated Resident is receiving Bisphosphonate (medication). Please consider the addition of a calcium supplement and/or vitamin D supplement to medication regimen. The physician was noted to agree with the recommendation and wrote an order for Calcium 500 mg + Vitamin D 500 IU twice daily, and signed and dated June 27, 2024. Further review of Resident 5's MRR document revealed the notation that the medication was ordered on July 12, 2024. During an email correspondence with the Director of Nursing (DON) on August 14, 2024, at 9:45 AM, she revealed they did not receive the pharmacy recommendation from the pharmacist until around June 10, 2024, at that time it was provided to their Medical Director (MD) for completion. The MD did not return the MRR to the DON until July 12, 2024, and the DON put the order in herself. She further revealed verbal education was provided to the MD at that time about the importance of timeliness of completion and return of MRR's. Interview with the DON on August 14, 2024, at 12:13 PM, revealed pharmacy sends their MRR's over in an email and sometimes they are secured, and the facility is unable to open them which delays the process, or pharmacy sends them over late. She further revealed the facility is working on a better process for timely delivery and responses to MRR's. Review of Resident 42's clinical record revealed diagnoses that included chronic pain (pain that lasts more than three months or beyond normal healing time), anxiety, and depression (a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in things). Review of Resident 42's clinical record revealed a MRR dated November 30, 2023, noting that Resident 42's lorazepam (medication for anxiety) was due for an assessment related to the regulations for a gradual dose reduction, and that if there is no dosage reduction indicated, please provide the clinical rationale. The rationale for no dosage reduction was provided and signed by the physician on January 4, 2024. Email correspondence with the DON on August 14, 2024, at 12:16 PM, she revealed the response from the physician was delayed because the facility did not receive the aforementioned MRR from pharmacy until December 20, 2023. 28 Pa. Code 211.2(d)(3) Physician services 28 Pa Code 211.9(a)(1) Pharmacy services 28 Pa. Code 211.10(a)(c) Resident care policies 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(3)(5) Nursing 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

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, review of select facility documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, review of select facility documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to monitor and utilize equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the main kitchen and café area. Findings include: Observation of the dish machine in the main kitchen on August 12, 2024, at 9:36 AM, revealed the wash cycle temperature was reading 150 degrees Fahrenheit (F- unit of measure) and the rinse cycle temperature was reading 172 degrees F. During an interview with Employee 1 (Food Service Director) on August 12, 2024, at 9:38 AM, he revealed it is possible the machine needs to heat up more for the day before it reaches the minimum acceptable temperatures. Observation of the August 2024 dish machine temperature log on August 12, 2024, at 9:40 AM, revealed the recorded wash cycle temperatures were below the minimum safe temperature of 160 degrees F on August 1-3, 2024, during breakfast; and August 2, 3, and 5, 2024, during lunch. Further observation of the August 2024 dish machine temperature log on August 12, 2024, at 9:40 AM, revealed the recorded rinse cycle temperatures were below the minimum safe temperature of 180 degrees F on August 5 and 11, 2024, during lunch. The temperature log notes if the wash temperature is below 160 F or final rinse below 180 F, notify a manager immediately and record corrective action taken. No corrective action was noted for any of the aforementioned dates. Observation of the dish machine in the main kitchen on August 12, 2024, at 12:57 PM, revealed the wash cycle temperature was reading 142 degrees F and the rinse cycle temperature was reading 175 degrees F. Interview with Employee 2 (Dietary Employee) on August 12, 2024, at 12:58 PM, revealed they are waiting to run the dish machine for the rest of the dishes from lunch since it is not running at the proper temperature. Follow-up interview with Employee 1 on August 12, 2024, at 1:04 PM, revealed he would investigate the issue with the dish machine. Review of the December 2023 kitchen refrigerator and freezer temperature log revealed temperatures failed to be recorded on December 28 and 29, 2023, in the PM; and December 31, 2023, in the AM. Review of the December 2023 ice cream freezer and [NAME] refrigerator temperature log revealed temperatures failed to be recorded on December 28, 20243 in PM; December 30, 2023, in AM and PM; and December 31, 2023, in AM. Review of the February 2024 [NAME] refrigerator and reach in freezer temperature log revealed temperatures failed to be recorded for the [NAME] refrigerator in the PM on February 2, 16, 18, 19, and 29, 2024; the reach in freezer in AM and PM on February 2, 2024; and in PM on February 16, 18, and 29, 2024. Review of the February 2024 kitchen refrigerator and freezer temperature log revealed temperatures failed to be recorded on February 2, 2024, in AM and PM; and February 8, 9, 16 and 29, 2024, in PM. Review of the February 2024 café refrigerator and freezer temperature log revealed temperatures failed to be recorded in AM and PM on February 3, 4, 6, 24, 25, and 28, 2024. Review of the May 2024 [NAME] refrigerator and reach in freezer temperature log revealed temperatures failed to be recorded in the PM on May 17 and 24, 2024. Review of the May 2024 kitchen refrigerator and freezer temperature log revealed temperatures failed to be recorded in the PM on May 17 and 24, 2024. Review of the May 2024 dish machine temperature log revealed the recorded wash cycle temperatures were below the minimum safe temperature on May 3 and 4, 2024, during breakfast; and May 5-7, 2024, during lunch; the log failed to reveal wash or rinse cycle temperatures during dinner shift on May 2-14, 22, 28-30, 2024; and failed to reveal corrective action noted for the temperatures outside of acceptable range. Review of the June 2024 [NAME] refrigerator and reach in freezer temperature log revealed temperatures failed to be recorded in the PM on June 7, 29, and 30, 2024; and in AM on June 21, 2024. Review of the June 2024 kitchen refrigerator and freezer temperature log revealed temperatures failed to be recorded in the AM on June 7, 2024, and in the PM on June 21, 2024. Review of the June 2024 café refrigerator and freezer temperature log revealed temperatures failed to be recorded in AM and PM on June 22 and 23, 2024. Review of the June 2024 dish machine temperature log revealed the recorded wash cycle temperatures were below the minimum safe temperature on June 20-24 and 26, 2024, during breakfast; June 23-26 and 30, 2024, during lunch; and June 27, 2024 during dinner shift. The log failed to reveal corrective action noted for the temperatures outside of acceptable range. Review of the July 2024 [NAME] refrigerator and reach in freezer temperature log revealed temperatures failed to be recorded in the PM on July 28 and 31, 2024. Review of the July 2024 kitchen refrigerator and freezer temperature log revealed temperatures failed to be recorded in the PM on July 5 and 28, 2024. Review of the July 2024 dish machine temperature log revealed the recorded wash cycle temperatures were below the minimum safe temperature on July 8, 12, 17, 24, 28, and 30, 2024, during breakfast; July 8-10, 12-14, 16, 17, 28, and 29, 2024, during lunch; and July 12, 2024, during dinner shift. The recorded rinse cycle temperature was below the minimum safe temperature on July 28, 2024, during lunch; and the log failed to reveal corrective action noted for the temperatures outside of acceptable range. Review of select facility invoice dated August 12, 2024, revealed the dish machine was in need of repair and was fixed that evening. Interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on August 14, 2024, at 12:17 PM, revealed her expectation for kitchen equipment to be utilized and monitored in accordance with professional standards. 28 Pa. Code 211.6(f) Dietary services 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(3)(e)(2.1) Management
Oct 2023 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D)

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

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on clinical record review, observations, facility policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care and services consistent with professional standar...

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Based on clinical record review, observations, facility policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care and services consistent with professional standards to promote healing and prevent infection of pressure ulcers for one of two residents reviewed for pressure ulcers (Resident 103). Findings include: Review of Facility policy, titled Wound Care, last approved on May 31, 2023, revealed it stated the facility's policy was, Care of wounds is provided in accordance with current research and practice guidelines in order to facilitate healing and/or provide comfort and symptom control as appropriate. Review of Resident 103's clinical record on October 10, 2023, at approximately 1:30 PM, revealed diagnoses that included stage 4 pressure injury of the sacrum (wound of the skin caused by pressure over a bony prominence that extends to the through the skin to the bone and other connective tissue) and osteomyelitis (infection of the bone). During wound dressing change observations on October 12, 2023, at approximately 10:05 AM, Employee 1 was observed removing a pair of scissors from Employee 1's scrub pants pocket and placing them in a pink tub with treatment supplies. Further observations revealed Employee 1 did not clean the scissors prior to placing them with treatment supplies. Observations at approximately 10:17 AM, revealed Employee 1 used the scissors to cut foam multiple times to insert the foam into Resident 103's wound bed. During a staff interview on October 12, 2023, at approximately 12:30 PM, Director of Nursing revealed it was the facility's expectation that Employee 1 would have cleaned the scissors prior to utilizing them to cut the foam. 28 Pa code 211.12(d)(1)(5) Nursing services
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

  • "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • 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.
Concerns
  • • 58% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Bottom line: Generally positive indicators. Standard due diligence and a personal visit recommended.

About This Facility

What is Swaim's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns SWAIM HEALTH CENTER an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered 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 Swaim Staffed?

CMS rates SWAIM HEALTH CENTER's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 58%, which is 12 percentage points above the Pennsylvania average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.

What Have Inspectors Found at Swaim?

State health inspectors documented 8 deficiencies at SWAIM HEALTH CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 8 with potential for harm.

Who Owns and Operates Swaim?

SWAIM HEALTH CENTER is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR LIVING, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 67 certified beds and approximately 58 residents (about 87% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in NEWVILLE, Pennsylvania.

How Does Swaim Compare to Other Pennsylvania Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, SWAIM HEALTH CENTER's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (58%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Swaim?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "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?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate.

Is Swaim Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, SWAIM HEALTH CENTER 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 4-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 Swaim Stick Around?

Staff turnover at SWAIM HEALTH CENTER is high. At 58%, the facility is 12 percentage points above the Pennsylvania average of 46%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?

Was Swaim Ever Fined?

SWAIM HEALTH CENTER 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 Swaim on Any Federal Watch List?

SWAIM HEALTH CENTER 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.