Complaint Investigation

Embassy Of Hearthside

October 7, 2025 · State College, PA · 450 Waupelani Drive

Citations 1

CMS Rating 1/5

Beds 157

Provider ID 395868

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Embassy Of Hearthside

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Inspection Summary

EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA — inspection on October 7, 2025.

Found 1 citation. 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.

Inspection Findings

FF0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Actual Harm

The facility failed to implement timely measures related to all perpetrators after Resident 1's incident that occurred October 1, 2025.

The facility failed to protect Resident 1's right to be free from physical abuse by staff resulting in bruises to her left upper arm and medication administration against her will. 483.12 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect and ExploitationPreviously cited 3/14/202528 Pa.

Code 201.14 (a) Responsibility of licensee28 Pa.

Code 201.18 (b)(1)(2)(e)(1) Management28 Pa.

Code 201.19(6)(7)(8) Personnel policies and procedures28 Pa.

Code 201.20(b)(d) Staff development28 Pa.

Code 201.29 (a)(c) Resident rights28 Pa.

Code 211.12(c)(d)(1)(5) Nursing services

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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 STATE COLLEGE, 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 EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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