CLEPPER MANOR
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Clepper Manor has a Trust Grade of C, which means it is average and sits in the middle of the pack among nursing homes. It ranks #162 out of 653 facilities in Pennsylvania, placing it in the top half, but only #6 out of 10 in Mercer County, indicating that there are better local options available. The facility is worsening, as the number of issues found increased from 1 in 2024 to 2 in 2025. Staffing is a concern with a 71% turnover rate, higher than the state average, but RN coverage is good, exceeding that of 78% of Pennsylvania facilities. However, the facility has $169,599 in fines, which is higher than 99% of Pennsylvania nursing homes, indicating serious compliance issues. Specific incidents include failing to review care plans with residents as required, not conducting annual performance reviews for nurse aides, and not ensuring mandatory training for staff was completed, which raises concerns about the quality of care.
- Trust Score
- C
- In Pennsylvania
- #162/653
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 71% turnover. Very high, 23 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
- Penalties ⚠ Watch
- $169,599 in fines. Higher than 91% of Pennsylvania facilities. Major compliance failures.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 54 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Pennsylvania. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
25pts above Pennsylvania avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Well above median ($33,413)
Significant penalties indicating serious issues
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
23 points above Pennsylvania average of 48%
The Ugly 12 deficiencies on record
Apr 2025
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow acceptable infection control practices related to care and treatment of reside...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the resident and/or resident representative with a written notice of the bed-hold policy...
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May 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of facility policy and clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a PRN (as needed) anti-anxiety psychotropic (any drug that affect...
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Jun 2023
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, review of clinical records and facility documentation and staff and family interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to investigate a bruise of unknown origin for o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on a review of closed records, facility policy, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement procedures to promote accurate and safe disposition of controlled med...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of clinical records and facility policy and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the care plan review was completed and reviewed with the resident...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0730
(Tag F0730)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of facility employee records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete performance reviews of Nurse Aides (NA) at least once every 12 months for the p...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0947
(Tag F0947)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of facility employee in-service training records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to assure that staff completed all the required mandatory trainings for...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0868
(Tag F0868)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on review of facility records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to assure required attendance of the Medical Director and Infection Preventionist to Quality Assuran...
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May 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of clinical records, facility policies and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan related to falls for one of one closed record res...
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Feb 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to address nutritional status of one of three residents reviewed (Resident R11)
Findings include:
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0729
(Tag F0729)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility reported incident, personnel files, Pennsylvania (PA) Nurse Aide registry information, and staff int...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
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
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: $169,599 in fines, Payment denial on record. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
- • $169,599 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Pennsylvania. Major compliance failures.
- • Grade C (55/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Clepper Manor's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns CLEPPER MANOR 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 Clepper Manor Staffed?
CMS rates CLEPPER MANOR's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 71%, which is 25 percentage points above the Pennsylvania average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 67%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Clepper Manor?
State health inspectors documented 12 deficiencies at CLEPPER MANOR during 2023 to 2025. These included: 10 with potential for harm and 2 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Clepper Manor?
CLEPPER MANOR is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by EMBASSY HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 54 certified beds and approximately 45 residents (about 83% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in SHARON, Pennsylvania.
How Does Clepper Manor Compare to Other Pennsylvania Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, CLEPPER MANOR's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (71%) 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 Clepper Manor?
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 Clepper Manor Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, CLEPPER MANOR 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 Clepper Manor Stick Around?
Staff turnover at CLEPPER MANOR is high. At 71%, the facility is 25 percentage points above the Pennsylvania average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 67%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. 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 Clepper Manor Ever Fined?
CLEPPER MANOR has been fined $169,599 across 1 penalty action. This is 4.9x the Pennsylvania average of $34,775. Fines at this level are uncommon and typically indicate a pattern of serious deficiencies, repeated violations, or failure to correct problems promptly. CMS reserves penalties of this magnitude for facilities that pose significant, documented risk to resident health or safety. Families should request specific documentation of what issues led to these fines and what systemic changes have been implemented.
Is Clepper Manor on Any Federal Watch List?
CLEPPER MANOR 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.