Ephrata Manor
99 Bethany Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 · (717) 738-4940
Non profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Ephrata Manor has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2024, found 1 citation (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,845 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 20, 2024 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- 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.September 20, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.February 2, 2026 · F0745 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,845November 3, 2023
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 | 4.22 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.98 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.45 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 107.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
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