nursing home in Hollidaysburg, PA
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
916 Hickory Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 · (814) 696-4527
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg at a glance
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg is a 89-bed non-profit nursing home in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania (Blair County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 10, 2025) found 15 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $101,905.
Nursing staff turnover is 48.2% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Church Related
- Beds
- 89
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 1979
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Blair County
- CMS Certification Number
- 395427
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.16 hrs | 3.89 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.89 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.24 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.81 hrs | 3.53 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 48.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 39.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 15 | 10 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 72 | 82.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $101,905 | $25,774 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 89 | 127 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 41 | 105 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 46.3% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.4% | 17.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 3.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 25.9% | 16.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.2% | 17% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 9.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 8.1% | 10.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 21.9% | 20% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 28.8% | 25.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 94.6% | 87.5% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.8% | 68.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 73.4% | 70% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 40 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Provide training in compliance and ethics. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0946 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0945 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0949 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0944 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0942 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0941 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| December 10, 2025 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 2, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 2, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 2, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 2, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected November 2, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0770 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0729 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 5, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | 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 · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2024 |
| June 25, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 24, 2024 |
| October 12, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 15, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 15, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 2, 2024 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | 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 · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 2, 2024 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| October 12, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $101,905 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2024 | Fine | $11,132 |
| October 12, 2023 | Fine | $90,773 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOWERSOX, EDWARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| BRADLEY, THOMAS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2008 |
| BRENNEMAN, HELEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2006 |
| COBAUGH, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| FREDERICK, CAROL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| GLEN, SUZANNE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| LLOYD, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2011 |
| MEARKLE, AMY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2012 |
| MILLER, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| REIGHARD, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/24/1999 |
| RHYNE, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| SAVAGE, PATRICIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2006 |
| SMITH, ELAINE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| THOMPSON, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2006 |
| WHIPKEY, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| WILLIAMSON, SUSAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2013 |
| EVANS, CHAD Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2006 |
| REIGHARD, CHRISTOPHER Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/24/1999 |
| SAVAGE, PATRICIA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/1996 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg's rating?
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 15 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg?
It is non profit - church related. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg and how do I contact it?
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg is at 916 Hickory Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Phone: (814) 696-4527.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.