| Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag | |
| 189 East Tressler Boulevard, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 17837 | |
| (570) 524-2221 | |
| Name | Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag |
|---|---|
| Location | 189 East Tressler Boulevard, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 102 |
| Occupancy Rate | 70.1% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 395261 |
| Legal Business Name | Lutheran Senior Services East |
| Ownership Type | Non Profit - Corporation |
| NPI Number | 1033176557 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | Lutheran Senior Services East |
| Doing Business As | Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village |
| Address | 189 East Tressler Boulevard, Lewisburg, PA 17837 |
| Phone Number | 570-524-2221 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | |
| Overall Rating: |
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| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.4 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.39 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.56 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.13 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.35 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0.11 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 55.6% | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jul 29, 2026 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 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. F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925, Environmental, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Minimal harm potential, widespread | Corrected by Oct 29, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jul 8, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jul 8, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 15, 2025 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Oct 18, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Oct 18, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Oct 18, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Oct 18, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 18, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 18, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 18, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 18, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. F0700, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 18, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 18, 2024 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Oct 17, 2023 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 17, 2023 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 17, 2023 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.2 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.69 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.34 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.29 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.37 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.43 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.42 | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.53 | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 29.49 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.9 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.41 | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.65 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.42 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.61 | 15.38 |
Oak Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Location: 15 Ridgecrest Circle, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 17837 Phone: (570) 524-2271 |