NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in State College, PA, with 157 certified beds, an overall rating of 1/5, and 108 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
450 Waupelani Drive · State College, PA 16801 · Centre County
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.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Embassy Of Hearthside in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-02-20 | 31 | 2026-02-20 | 13 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-03-14 | 22 | 2025-03-14 | 9 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-04-26 | 25 | 2024-04-26 | 8 |
CMS reports 108 citation rows, including 3 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.
3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 25 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · complaintEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-16 · complaintHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-16 · complaintEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-16 · complaintEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-16 · complaintProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-16 · complaintProcure 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 · 2026-06-16 · complaintHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21Honor 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21 · complaintDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21 · complaintProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21 · complaintEnsure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21 · complaintEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21 · complaintEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21 · complaintEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21 · complaintThe August 2026 file contains 3 penalty rows and $154,786 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-07 | Fine | $20,885 | 0 |
| 2025-03-14 | Fine | $129,314 | 0 |
| 2023-08-21 | Fine | $4,587 | 0 |
CMS matched 16 ownership disclosure rows to Embassy Of Hearthside; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
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.
Total nurse hours and RN hours per resident day are not reported for this provider in the August 2026 CMS release.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 3 other published facility records near State College, PA, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
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.
