Embassy Of Hearthside
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0559
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0559 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0567
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0567 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0578
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0584
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0607
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0607 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0656
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0677
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0688
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0688 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0695
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0700
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0700 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0759
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0761
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0791
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0791 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0801
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0801 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0803
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0803 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0804
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0804 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0806
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0806 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0812
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-02-20.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0847
Federal health inspectors cited EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0847 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-20.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
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 19 deficiencies cited during this inspection of EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE in STATE COLLEGE, PA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
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.