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Embassy Of Hearthside

450 Waupelani Drive

3.3(59 ratings)· State College average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
157
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
157
Memory care
Dedicated dementia/Alzheimer's care team within nursing facility
Respite care
Short-term respite stays for caregivers needing a break
Hospice services
Hospice care with physician and spiritual care coordination
Respiratory program
Dedicated program for COPD, pneumonia, and respiratory failure

What Families Think

Reviews for Embassy of Hearthside are mixed, with some families praising caring staff and recent leadership-driven improvements, while others report serious problems with discharge planning, nursing care, and physical therapy. The facility is described as clean but dated in appearance.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring and family-oriented
  • Recent leadership changes credited with improving care
  • Clean facility despite dated appearance
  • Specialized programs for pulmonary, cardiac, and diabetes care
  • Hospice and respite care offered

The Bad

  • One reviewer would not recommend the facility for physical therapy
  • Report of a nurse showing lack of compassion, unaddressed by management
  • One account of discharge without needed equipment or medication instructions
  • Facility noted as needing physical updates

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Embassy Of Hearthside is a senior living community in State College, Pennsylvania offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.3 out of 5 across 59 reviews.

About Embassy Of Hearthside

Embassy of Hearthside is a 157-bed skilled nursing facility in State College, Pennsylvania, offering subacute rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term clinical services. The facility is located near Westerly Parkway and Penn State University, providing convenient access to shops, businesses, and restaurants.

The facility provides comprehensive rehabilitative and clinical services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy with cutting-edge equipment and techniques to enhance mobility, strength, and communication skills. Skilled nursing staff deliver daily hands-on care and rehabilitative services to those recovering from acute illness, hospitalization, or surgical procedures, including IV therapy administration, wound care, and assistance with activities of daily living.

Specialized programs address specific medical conditions: the Empower Pulmonary program treats COPD, pneumonia, asthma, and respiratory failure; dedicated diabetes care includes nutritional assessments and custom meal plans; and a comprehensive cardiac care program provides education and medical resources for heart health management. A full-time registered dietitian provides diabetic education and accommodates nutritional needs for various medical conditions.

Memory care services utilize an interdisciplinary strategy with dedicated professionals addressing the psychosocial needs of those affected by dementia and Alzheimer's, with therapy and clinical teams collaborating with the activities department to create an engaging and therapeutic approach supporting memory recall and socialization. The activities department schedules regular outings and prioritizes social engagement for short- and long-term patients.

Additional services include hospice care with symptom management and care coordination involving physicians, specialists, spiritual leaders, and counselors; respite care for caregivers needing time away; and long-term rehabilitation services for those requiring daily care or having unique post-surgery requirements.

Types of Care at Embassy Of Hearthside

Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Embassy Of Hearthside

3.3overall · 59 ratings combined

3.3★ on Google (59)

Roger Grimsby

Jun 2026

via Google

PT: I wouldn't recommend Embassy if physical therapy is required. Nursing: There's also a big powerful nurse that her coworkers are afraid of. She's angry at the patients that need nursing services provided, i.e., total lack of compassion, and no one in management has the courage to get her replaced. The good, conscientious nurses won't say anything critical about their cruel coworker, so the situation is endless. One star, because there's no such thing as zero stars. And one more star for a total of 2, for the good, compassionate, competent people at Embassy that do the best they can under the circumstances.

Susan Herr

Feb 2026

via Google

This star is for the very few employees at hearthside who actually give a crap 3 years ago my bariatric mother was there for rehab sent home without instruction or the equipment needed to care for her It was a grueling process getting everything so she could safely be in her home... Hospital bed wheel chair, lift chair... Nothing A few years later Here we are with a friend who was there for rehab after pneumonia that almost killed her 3 times Get the same old 3 day notice of release... When the day before they were still being told a couple weeks they'll be ready for release.... She gets released without the script for a nebulizer Which she needs for her breathing treatment I get it... Things aren't always quick, sometimes there's issues.. Ok But I call and call and call to be lied to blatantly After she's missed 3 treatments I get told we are working on it Well I'm not sure why breathing isn't at the top of the priority list Or why safety, mobility, care assessment and compassion have zero roles upon release The DON did not return my calls A nurse who actually needs 10 stars actually picked up the ball and faxed the order Which I completely appreciate and thank her There were numerous incidents where this client was treated horribly Tell her to use a filthy toilet with bm on it or they'll call social services??? Nice job!! I'm not placing all of the blame on this facility I know there's red tape insurance etc However, these "professionals" also have a duty Would not recommend this facility!!

Corby Johnson

Jan 2026

via Google

Over the years, this facility has had its challenges, and it’s important to acknowledge that history honestly. That said, what stands out today is how intentionally and visibly leadership has worked to turn things around. The changes in care delivery, staffing, and accountability are not surface level, they are real and consistent. The focus on resident-centered care is evident, from improved clinical oversight to stronger communication with families and providers. Staff engagement has improved, and it shows in the day-to-day experience of residents. No facility is perfect, but this one has clearly committed to learning from the past and doing better, and it’s paying off. It’s encouraging to see a skilled nursing facility take ownership of where it’s been and put in the work to become a leader in quality care. That effort deserves recognition. Way to go to the team at Embassy of Hearthside!

karrengram

Dec 2025

via Google

Visited a friend who is cared for here. Dated facility but clean. Staff friendly and helpful.

Michael Stuck

Dec 2023

via Google

The staff here have very caring hearts, some are new and others are long timers. Very family oriented. The facility needs some physical appearances updated, however Embassy the owner is making improvements.

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Government Inspection History

17 inspection visits in the last three years, 107 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 6, 2026Health Complaint6 citations
  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 16, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 16, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 16, 2026

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 16, 2026

  • Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 16, 2026

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 16, 2026

Feb 20, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard32 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2026

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 30, 2026

Feb 4, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 9, 2026

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 9, 2026

Oct 7, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 28, 2025

Aug 25, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 15, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 15, 2025

Jun 11, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2025

Mar 14, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard26 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 29, 2025

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 17, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 6, 2025

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 6, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2025

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 17, 2025

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025

  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025

  • Provide appropriate foot care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2025

Feb 5, 2025Fire Safety Complaint1 citation
  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 5, 2025

Nov 22, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 11, 2024

Nov 13, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 27, 2024

Sep 18, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 11, 2024

Apr 26, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard27 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2024

  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2024

  • Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2024

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2024

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 25, 2024

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024

Feb 15, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 11, 2024

  • Notify 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 11, 2024

Nov 22, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 14, 2023

Sep 19, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 20, 2023

Sep 14, 2023Fire Safety Complaint1 citation
  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 22, 2023

Aug 15, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 3, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Embassy Of Hearthside offer?

Embassy Of Hearthside offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Embassy Of Hearthside located?

Embassy Of Hearthside is located at 450 Waupelani Drive in State College, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Embassy Of Hearthside?

Reviews for Embassy of Hearthside are mixed, with some families praising caring staff and recent leadership-driven improvements, while others report serious problems with discharge planning, nursing care, and physical therapy. The facility is described as clean but dated in appearance.

How did Embassy Of Hearthside do on recent health and safety inspections?

Embassy Of Hearthside had 17 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 107 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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