nursing home in Newtown, PA
Pickering Manor Home
226 North Lincoln Ave, Newtown, PA 18940 · (215) 968-3878
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Pickering Manor Home at a glance
Pickering Manor Home is a 47-bed non-profit nursing home in Newtown, Pennsylvania (Bucks County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Pennsylvania average of 3.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 18, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 47.3% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 47
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1984
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Bucks County
- CMS Certification Number
- 395597
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 52.4% | 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) | 2 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 13 | 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 | 47 | 127 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 42 | 105 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 89.6% | 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) | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.5% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 30.4% | 17.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.7% | 16.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.6% | 17% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 10.7% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 7.4% | 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) | 17.3% | 20% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.6% | 25.5% | 19% | Better |
| 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) | 100% | 87.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.4% | 68.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 70% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 23 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2025 Fire safety | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0013 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Fire safety | Establish emergency prep training and testing. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Fire safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Fire safety | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0009 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Fire safety | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0025 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0024 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2025 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 October 17, 2025 |
| September 18, 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 October 17, 2025 |
| October 31, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 6, 2025 |
| October 31, 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 January 30, 2025 |
| October 31, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 30, 2025 |
| October 31, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 6, 2025 |
| October 31, 2024 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 18, 2024 |
| November 8, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 29, 2024 |
| November 8, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 29, 2024 |
| November 8, 2023 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 29, 2024 |
| November 8, 2023 Fire safety | Install proper backup exit lighting. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0281 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 29, 2024 |
| November 8, 2023 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 29, 2024 |
| November 8, 2023 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0100 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 29, 2024 |
| November 8, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 22, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODHEAD, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| KNOBLOCH, CLAUDIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| KNOBLOCH, CLAUDIA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| WOODHEAD, DAVID Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pickering Manor Home's rating?
Pickering Manor Home has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Pickering Manor Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Pickering Manor Home 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 Pickering Manor Home?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Pickering Manor Home and how do I contact it?
Pickering Manor Home is at 226 North Lincoln Ave, Newtown, PA 18940. Phone: (215) 968-3878.
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.