PA Nursing Homes Report 3064 Violations in First Seven Months of 2025
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August 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Analysis of federal inspection data from January-July 2025 shows 3064 violations across 732 nursing facilities in PA.
Nursing facilities in PA recorded 3064 violations during federal inspections conducted from January-July 2025, according to data compiled from CMS inspection records.
The violations were documented across 732 licensed nursing facilities operating in the state. This data, released by CMS in August 2025, represents inspection activity through July 31, 2025.
When compared to the same seven-month period in 2024 (January-July 2024), PA facilities show a decrease of 1593 violations (34.2%) in documented compliance issues.
Of particular note, 35 violations were classified as 'immediate jeopardy' situations where resident health or safety was determined to be at immediate risk. These severe violations require immediate correction and often trigger more frequent follow-up inspections.
Facilities in PA maintain an average CMS star rating of 2.7 out of 5, based on a combination of health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measure data. This places the state's nursing homes near the national average.
ABOUT THIS ANALYSIS: This state-level analysis aggregates inspection data from all Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing facilities in PA for the period January-July 2025. The data comes from routine inspections, complaint investigations, and focused infection control surveys conducted by state survey agencies under contract with CMS.
CMS releases inspection data monthly, typically 4-6 weeks after inspections are completed. The data used in this analysis was released in August 2025 and includes all inspection activity through July 31, 2025. Historical comparisons reference CMS inspection records from 2024, providing year-over-year context.
It's important to note that violation counts can be influenced by various factors including inspection frequency, state survey agency practices, and changes in regulatory focus areas. The data represents documented compliance issues at the time of inspection and may not reflect current conditions at facilities.