Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
3000 Windmill Road, Reading, PA 19608 · (610) 670-2100
For profit - Corporation · 214 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 3 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $17,342 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 September 26, 2025 found 3 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.September 26, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.September 26, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.September 26, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 17 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 4, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.January 8, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: 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.January 8, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · 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.January 8, 2026 · F0656 · 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.September 26, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.September 26, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.July 9, 2025 · F0569 · 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.March 27, 2025 · 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.March 27, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.October 17, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.August 27, 2024 · F0550 · 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.August 27, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.August 27, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.August 27, 2024 · F0806 · 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 24, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 6, 2024 · F0550 · 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 28, 2023 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,342March 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 | 3.20 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.35 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 46.1% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 214 |
| Average residents per day | 192.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.