EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE — Nursing Home in STATE COLLEGE, PA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 157 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 119.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 395868 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.41 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.37 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE had 19 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 20, 2026).
Inspection Findings — February 20, 2026
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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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 — April 21, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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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 — April 21, 2026
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Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. (Level E)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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Honor 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. (Level E)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Level E)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (Level F)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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Ensure 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. (Level E)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Level D)Corrected — April 21, 2026
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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 F)Corrected — April 21, 2026
Embassy of Hearthside is a 157-bed nursing home in State College, Pennsylvania. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 19 deficiencies, none of them severe. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
The recent inspection resulted in multiple deficiencies but none were classified as severe, which is a relative strength compared with more serious findings. One thing to clarify is the facility’s abuse flag — families will want to know what incidents led to that designation and what protections and oversight the nursing home has in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE's CMS star rating?
EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE?
EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE reports 3.40906 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE had 19 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE have?
EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE has 157 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Foxdale Village — 5/5 — 1.1 mi
- JUNIPER VILLAGE AT BROOKLINE-REHABILITATION AND SK — 4/5 — 1.6 mi
- VILLAGE AT PENN STATE, THE — 5/5 — 3.3 mi
- CENTRE CARE REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS SERVICES — 3/5 — 5.7 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.