nursing home in Erie, PA
Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC
2628 Elmwood Avenue, Erie, PA 16508 · (814) 864-4802
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC at a glance
Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC is a 51-bed non-profit nursing home in Erie, Pennsylvania (Erie County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 13, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 54% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 51
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Lecom Senior Living
- Medicare-certified since
- July 17, 1980
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Erie County
- CMS Certification Number
- 395474
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 3.93 hrs | 3.89 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| 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) | 2.28 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.60 hrs | 3.53 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 54% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 54.5% | 39.9% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 9 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $25,774 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 51 | 127 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 47 | 105 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91.6% | 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) | 0% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.1% | 17.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8.1% | 16.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 19.8% | 17% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.7% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.7% | 10.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 12.4% | 20% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 32.8% | 25.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 81.8% | 93.5% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 88.8% | 87.5% | 93.6% | Worse |
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% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 68.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 86.5% | 70% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 7 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 Standard | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2026 |
| February 13, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| February 13, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| February 13, 2025 Standard | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| February 13, 2025 Standard | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| March 29, 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 May 18, 2024 |
| March 29, 2024 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 18, 2024 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLCREEK MANOR Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/03/2023 |
| BABIAK, JAIME Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| BEERBOWER, JOSHUA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/03/2023 |
| LIN, JAMES Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/28/2025 |
| FIERRO, VINCENT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| LIN, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| ECKERT, MARY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| FERRETTI, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| FERRETTI, SILVIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| FUCCI, ESTHER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| INMAN, STEVEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| KELLY, JOSEPH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| SAVOCCHIO, JOYCE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| BABIAK, JAIME Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| BEERBOWER, JOSHUA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/03/2023 |
| DIIANNI, LUIGI Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2025 |
| FIERRO, VINCENT Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| LIN, JAMES Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC's rating?
Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC 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 Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Lecom Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC and how do I contact it?
Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC is at 2628 Elmwood Avenue, Erie, PA 16508. Phone: (814) 864-4802.
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.