Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag in Lewisburg, PA

Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. It is located in Union county at 189 East Tressler Boulevard, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 17837. You can reach out to the office of Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag via phone at (570) 524-2221. This skilled nursing facility has 102 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 70.1%. The nursing facility is classified as "Continuing Care Retirement Community" by CMS and its legal business name is Lutheran Senior Services East and has the following ownership type - Non Profit - Corporation.

Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag (Medicare CCN 395261) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1975 (51 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in September, 2025.

Contact Information

Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag
189 East Tressler Boulevard, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 17837
(570) 524-2221

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Nursing Home Profile

NameBuffalo Valley Lutheran Villag
Location189 East Tressler Boulevard, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds102
Occupancy Rate70.1%
Medicare ID (CCN)395261
Legal Business NameLutheran Senior Services East
Ownership TypeNon Profit - Corporation

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1033176557
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameLutheran Senior Services East
Doing Business AsBuffalo Valley Lutheran Village
Address189 East Tressler Boulevard, Lewisburg, PA 17837
Phone Number570-524-2221

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.43.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.460.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.390.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.562.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.133.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.350.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.110.07
Total nursing staff turnover47.5%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover55.6%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in September, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag for 14 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 38 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jul 2, 2026Procure 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, isolatedCorrected by Jul 29, 2026
Sep 26, 2025Ensure 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, patternCorrected by Oct 29, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Ensure 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, patternCorrected by Oct 29, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Procure 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, patternCorrected by Oct 29, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 29, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 29, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Create 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 29, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 29, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 29, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Provide 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 29, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Provide 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 29, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Ensure 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 29, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 29, 2025
Sep 26, 2025Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, widespreadCorrected by Oct 29, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Honor 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, isolatedCorrected by Jul 8, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 8, 2025
Mar 21, 2025Ensure 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, isolatedCorrected by Apr 15, 2025
Aug 30, 2024Ensure 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, patternCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Aug 30, 2024Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Aug 30, 2024Provide 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, patternCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Aug 30, 2024Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Aug 30, 2024Notify 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Aug 30, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Aug 30, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Aug 30, 2024Provide 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Aug 30, 2024Try 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Aug 30, 2024Ensure 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 18, 2024
Sep 1, 2023Procure 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, widespreadCorrected by Oct 17, 2023
Sep 1, 2023Notify 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, isolatedCorrected by Oct 17, 2023
Sep 1, 2023Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 17, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased23.213.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.695.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.340.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection4.291.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms0.3712.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.433.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.4282.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.531.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened29.4914.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication11.919.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine96.4179.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers7.654.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence26.4219.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication23.6115.38

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