Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg
120 South Filbert St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 · (717) 458-0930
For profit - Corporation · 56 certified beds
Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 7 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $29,266 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 22, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.January 22, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.January 22, 2026 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.January 22, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.January 22, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 22, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure 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.January 22, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 22, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 28, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 24, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.October 21, 2024 · F0580 · 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.October 21, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.December 14, 2023 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 29, 2023 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 29, 2023 · F0609 · 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.November 29, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $14,380August 17, 2026
- Fine of $7,443November 29, 2023
- Fine of $7,443November 29, 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 | 5.54 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.47 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.49 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.57 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 56 |
| Average residents per day | 49.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Bethany Village Retirement Center Mechanicsburg · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village Mechanicsburg · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Vibra Rehabilitation Center Mechanicsburg · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Gardens at Camp Hill Camp Hill · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Camp Hill Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr Camp Hill · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.