The Lutheran Home at Topton
One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA 19562 · (610) 682-1400
Non profit - Church related · 194 certified beds
The Lutheran Home at Topton has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 2 citations (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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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 September 18, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 18, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 18, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 27, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | 3.84 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.62 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.21 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.6% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 194 |
| Average residents per day | 88.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Lutheran Home at Topton on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.