Emerald Nursing and Rehabilitation
320 South Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 · (717) 367-1377
For profit - Limited Liability company · 73 certified beds
Emerald Nursing and Rehabilitation has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 8 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 4 times in the last three years, $144,615 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 1, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.May 1, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 1, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.May 1, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 1, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.May 1, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 1, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.May 1, 2026 · F0575 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.May 1, 2026 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Honor 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.March 27, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 27, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 4, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 22, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.December 22, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor 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.July 16, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 16, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 16, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 30, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $109,350February 4, 2026
- Fine of $13,260December 22, 2025
- Fine of $13,987May 22, 2025
- Fine of $8,018April 19, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.70 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.14 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 69.7% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 73 |
| Average residents per day | 66.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Masonic Village at Elizabethtown Elizabethtown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Elizabethtown · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Maple Farm Akron · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Newport Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center Christiana · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- st anne's retirement community Columbia · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Emerald Nursing and Rehabilitation on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.