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Health Inspection

Emerald Nursing And Rehabilitation

May 1, 2026 · Elizabethtown, PA · 320 South Market Street
Citations 8
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 73
Provider ID 395469
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Emerald Nursing And Rehabilitation
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Inspection Summary

EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION in ELIZABETHTOWN, PA — inspection on May 1, 2026.

Found 8 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0575
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION in ELIZABETHTOWN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0575 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION in ELIZABETHTOWN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0577 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION in ELIZABETHTOWN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION in ELIZABETHTOWN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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Federal health inspectors cited EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION in ELIZABETHTOWN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Scope/Severity Level H: pattern, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION in ELIZABETHTOWN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION in ELIZABETHTOWN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION in ELIZABETHTOWN, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ELIZABETHTOWN, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from EMERALD NURSING AND REHABILITATION or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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