Locust Grove Retirement Village
69 Cottage Road, Mifflin, PA 17058 · (717) 436-8921
For profit - Limited Liability company · 104 certified beds
Locust Grove Retirement Village has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 4 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $12,831 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 10, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 10, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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 10, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 10, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.July 10, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.June 27, 2025 · F0744 · 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 9, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.June 18, 2024 · F0790 · 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.May 3, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 3, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.May 3, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.May 3, 2024 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,831May 3, 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 | 3.91 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.60 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.16 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 104 |
| Average residents per day | 66.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Brookline Nursing and Rehab Mifflintown · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Richfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Richfield · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Lebanon Valley Home Annville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Valley View Haven, Inc Belleville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Gardens at Camp Hill Camp Hill · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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