All citations for Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 18, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 27 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0200, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0754, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0200, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2026).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2026).

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 1, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 12, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.