BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG — Nursing Home in LEWISBURG, PA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 102 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 91.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 395261 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.33 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.43 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG had 13 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (September 26, 2025).
Inspection Findings — September 26, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — October 29, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — October 29, 2025
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (Level C)Corrected — October 29, 2025
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (Level D)Corrected — October 29, 2025
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Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Level D)Corrected — October 29, 2025
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Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Level D)Corrected — October 29, 2025
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (Level D)Corrected — October 29, 2025
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — October 29, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — October 29, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — October 29, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level E)Corrected — October 29, 2025
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level D)Corrected — October 29, 2025
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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. (Level E)Corrected — October 29, 2025
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag is a 102-bed nursing home in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident day, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in September 2025, cited 13 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s staffing level is a relative strength, since nurse staffing is higher than the state average, which can support more hands-on care. You may want to ask how the facility has addressed the recent inspection citations — particularly the care-for-daily-activities and medication/food-safety issues — and what specific steps they’ve taken to prevent recurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG Medicare and Medicaid certified?
BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG's CMS star rating?
BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG?
BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG reports 4.32931 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG had 13 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG have?
BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG has 102 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- OAK GLEN HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 3/5 — 0.8 mi
- MILTON REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER — 2/5 — 4.8 mi
- NOTTINGHAM VILLAGE — 2/5 — 7.1 mi
- WATSONTOWN REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER — 2/5 — 9.1 mi
- SUNBURY SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 3/5 — 9.7 mi
- NURSING AND REHABILITATION AT THE MANSION — 3/5 — 9.8 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.