Swaim Health Center
210 Big Spring Road, Newville, PA 17241 · (717) 776-8200
Non profit - Church related · 67 certified beds
Swaim Health Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 4 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,278 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 2, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 2, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 2, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 2, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.July 2, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 6, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 27, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,278January 27, 2025
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 | 3.63 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.94 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.67 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.02 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 49.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 67 |
| Average residents per day | 60.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Swaim Health Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.