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SPRING CREEK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania)

1205 SOUTH 28TH STREET, HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania 17111

Phone: 7175657000

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
404
Avg Residents/Day
362.9
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Dauphin
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityPennsylvania AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.550.78-0.23
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.153.90-0.75
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover36.4%44.6%-

Health Citation History

36 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2026-05-14Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-12-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G – Actual Harm
2025-04-17Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-21Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-11Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-10-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-09Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-09Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-21Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-24Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

40 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-04-17Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Smoke DeficienciesProperly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Services DeficienciesInstall properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave power receptacles that are properly grounded.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-17Construction DeficienciesMeet other general requirements.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-04-17Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-04-17Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-05-23Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Services DeficienciesInstall properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-23Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesList the names and contact information of those in the facility.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-05-23Construction DeficienciesMeet other general requirements.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-05-23Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-05-23Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-05-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-07-13Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-13Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-13Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-13Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-13Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-13Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-13Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-13Services DeficienciesInstall properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$52,733
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
4
Number of Fines
4
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-05-01Fine$24,123-
2026-04-09Fine$11,482-
2025-07-07Fine$9,110-
2024-10-15Fine$8,018-

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