CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3950942026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation

CMS lists this provider in Leesport, PA, with 420 certified beds, an overall rating of 5/5, and 22 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.

1011 Berks Road · Leesport, PA 19533 · Berks County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds420CMS provider file
Recent citation rows22current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation survey cycles in this release

CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-12-0312024-09-204
Cycle 22024-09-2042023-10-204
Cycle 32023-10-2042022-11-045
02 / CITATION DETAIL

Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation citations in the current release

CMS reports 22 citation rows, including 0 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-12-03 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-08
2024-09-20 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-22
2024-09-20 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-22
2024-09-20 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-22
2024-09-20 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-22
2024-09-20 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-10
2024-09-20 · FIREK0355Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-10
2024-09-20 · FIREK0374Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-10
2024-09-20 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-10
2023-10-20 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-04
2023-10-20 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-04
2023-10-20 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-04
2023-10-20 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-12-04 · complaint
2023-10-20 · FIREK0211Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28
2023-10-20 · FIREK0225Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28
2023-10-20 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28
2023-10-20 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-28
2022-11-04 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-02
2022-11-04 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-02
2022-11-04 · FIREK0374Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-02
2022-11-04 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-02
2022-11-04 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-02
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

CMS penalties reported for Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation

The August 2026 file contains 0 penalty rows and $0 in listed fines for this provider record.

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Ownership disclosures for Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation

CMS matched 20 ownership disclosure rows to Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.

  • CHR CONSULTING SERVICES INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/18/2010
  • COUNTY OF BERKS OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLEROrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1967
  • BRACKBILL, ROBERTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/25/2002
  • ERNST, ELIZABETHIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/17/2022
  • FITZ, REBECCAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/14/1999
  • GROVE, JOSHUAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/06/2025
  • LOIACONO, MARCIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/18/2020
  • MURRAY, DONNAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/16/1981
  • PETTIE, JESSICAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/15/2025
  • STEELE, MICHELLEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/07/2025
  • ZEIGLER, SHARONIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/27/2024
  • CHR CONSULTING SERVICES INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/05/2025
  • BRACKBILL, ROBERTIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/25/2002
  • FITZ, REBECCAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/26/1974
  • GROVE, JOSHUAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/06/2025
  • LOIACONO, MARCIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/18/2020
  • MURRAY, DONNAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/16/1981
  • PETTIE, JESSICAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/15/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Staffing hours and turnover for Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation

CMS reports 3.73 total nurse hours and 0.91 RN hours per resident day for this provider.

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.73per resident day
RN hours0.91per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.18per resident day
Staff turnover25.6%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Facilities published near Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation

No second published facility record in Leesport, PA met the local peer rule in this release.

Open the Pennsylvania ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.