The Village at Penn State
160 Lion's Hill Road, State College, PA 16803 · (814) 238-1949
Non profit - Corporation · 36 certified beds
The Village at Penn State has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 6 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 14, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 14, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 14, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.May 14, 2026 · F0578 · 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.May 14, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.May 14, 2026 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.May 14, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 5.23 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.93 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.41 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.90 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.9% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 36 |
| Average residents per day | 31.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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