For profit - Corporation ·
157 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Embassy Healthcare (37 facilities)
1
Overall CMS Rating
★☆☆☆☆
Embassy Of Hearthside is a Medicare-certified nursing home in State College, Pennsylvania. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 1/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.54 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.89. Its most recent inspection on Mar 14, 2025 cited 22 deficiencies. Note: it carries a CMS abuse icon.
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4 fines totaling $23,995 in CMS records.
4 total penalties
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health Inspections
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality Measures
★★★★☆ 4/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★☆☆ 3/5
How Embassy Of Hearthside compares
This facility vs. the Pennsylvania and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Pennsylvania avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.54
3.89
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.36
0.78
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.34
2.20
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
45.1%
46.6%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
22.0
10.1
9.5
above avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.54
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.36
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.83
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.34
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.33
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
45.1%
Registered Nurses
37.5%
Administrator Changes1 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Mar 14, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
22
Total Deficiencies Found
288
Health Inspection Score
4
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Embassy Of Hearthside
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Feb 20, 2026
Potential for harm
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.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Feb 20, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Feb 20, 2026
Potential for harm
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.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Feb 20, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Feb 20, 2026
Potential for harm
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.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 20, 2026
Potential for harm
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Administration Deficiencies · Feb 20, 2026
Potential for harm
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.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 20, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Feb 20, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 20, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 20, 2026
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Feb 20, 2026
About This Facility
Address
450 Waupelani Drive State College, PA 16801
CMS Certification #
395868
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
157
Avg Residents/Day
122.1
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1991-11-15
Chain
Embassy Healthcare (37 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Embassy Healthcare
37
Facilities Nationwide
Embassy Healthcare operates 37 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Embassy Of Hearthside an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 1/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Embassy Of Hearthside reports 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Pennsylvania average of 3.89.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 22 deficiencies.
Embassy Of Hearthside is certified for 157 beds.
Admissions at Embassy Of Hearthside
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (814) 237-0630. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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