nursing home in Willow Street, PA

Lakeside at Willow Valley

300 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street, PA 17584 · (717) 464-9542

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • 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

Lakeside at Willow Valley at a glance

Lakeside at Willow Valley is a 80-bed non-profit nursing home in Willow Street, Pennsylvania (Lancaster County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.

Residents receive about 4.9 hours of nursing care per day (1.4 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (January 16, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 36.5% per year (state average 44.5%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
80
Certified for
Medicare
Medicare-certified since
January 1, 1989
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Lancaster County
CMS Certification Number
395771

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.6 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.8 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility4.87 hrsPennsylvania average3.89 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.87 hrs3.89 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.42 hrs0.79 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.75 hrs2.19 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)4.36 hrs3.53 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)36.5%44.5%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)20%39.9%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility0Pennsylvania average10U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)0109Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)282.480.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Pennsylvania average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$25,774$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds80127107
Average residents per day5110586
Occupancy63.9%84%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.9%Pennsylvania average3.1%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.9%3.1%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.7%4.8%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)17.4%17.7%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.9%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)10.4%16.8%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)10.8%17%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)0%6.2%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)4.9%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)33.6%20%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)19.4%25.5%19%Average
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)96.7%93.5%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.4%87.5%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility1.2%Pennsylvania average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.2%1.4%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)90.8%70%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 1 health deficiency and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
December 4, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected January 31, 2025
December 4, 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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 29, 2025
January 5, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 7, 2024
March 17, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 1, 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.

NameRoleShareSince
WILLOW VALLEY COMMUNITIES
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%10/22/2013
ALLMOND, SUSAN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2022
KEMRER, JOHN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/01/2009
BARLEY, JANE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/19/2012
BRANT, LESLIE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/24/2019
GERNER, ELRIC
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2022
GILBERT, JILL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/24/2019
GRANT, GERALD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2022
MASHNER, MARVIN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2022
LOOSE, KRISTEN
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE10/17/2016

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    • Abuse citation
    ★★★★★2Below average
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  5. Abbeyville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lakeside at Willow Valley's rating?

Lakeside at Willow Valley 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 Lakeside at Willow Valley receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Lakeside at Willow Valley accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Lakeside at Willow Valley?

It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Lakeside at Willow Valley and how do I contact it?

Lakeside at Willow Valley is at 300 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street, PA 17584. Phone: (717) 464-9542.

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.