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Embassy Of Saxonburg

223 Pittsburgh St

3.5(24 ratings)· Saxonburg average: 4

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Quick Facts

Total units
68
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
68
Care continuum
Includes respite care and hospice services on-site
Leadership stability
Reported multiple administrator changes within two months

What Families Think

Reviews of Embassy of Saxonburg are sharply mixed, with some families praising attentive, caring staff and a clean environment, while others report serious lapses in hygiene, wound care, and communication that they say contributed to declining health or death. Leadership turnover and inconsistent care quality appear to be recurring concerns among critical reviewers.

The Good

  • Staff described as friendly and attentive by several reviewers
  • Nurses and aides know residents by name
  • Small facility allows more personal interaction
  • Offers full continuum: rehab, long-term care, hospice, respite

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of strong urine/fecal odors and unsanitary conditions
  • One report of untreated wounds and undiagnosed infection leading to ER visit
  • One report of delayed family notification during a medical emergency
  • Reported leadership instability, including multiple administrator changes in months

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Embassy Of Saxonburg is a senior living community in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Social Activities, Transportation Services and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 24 reviews.

About Embassy Of Saxonburg

Embassy of Saxonburg is a skilled nursing facility in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, respite care, and hospice services.

Short-term rehabilitation serves individuals transitioning from acute care hospitals who are not yet ready to return home. The facility's goal is to help patients improve their quality of life and regain independence before returning to their homes.

The community provides physical therapy to help residents regain functional abilities such as standing and walking while improving strength, balance, and endurance following illness or injury. Occupational therapy assists residents in returning to independence in activities of daily living including self-feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, and homemaking. Speech therapy addresses speech, language, swallowing, and hearing impairments.

Embassy of Saxonburg offers a full continuum of care combining temporary respite care, long-term skilled nursing, hospice services, short-term rehabilitation, and specialty programs with complex clinical services. The facility emphasizes a compassionate, personalized approach to senior care.

Types of Care at Embassy Of Saxonburg

Skilled 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)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security
  • Transportation Services

Activities

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

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Reviews of Embassy Of Saxonburg

3.5overall · 24 ratings combined

3.5★ on Google (24)

Heidi Surman

Feb 2026

via Google

This is the worst nursing home I’ve come across. My mum was placed here out of the hospital. We would walk down the hallways to visit her in her small and depressed room and smell nothing but strong fecal matter. The staff never tended to my mum’s open wounds (which became infected) and never identified she had developed a urinary tract infection which landed her in the ER. And by the way, they didn’t alert me or my sisters for hours after they had her transported to the ER. The nursing home was unsanitary and depressing. My mum passed away after being taken to the ER. The nursing staff don’t pay attention to her enough to notice she was in dire need of care. She would have been here if they had taken better care of her. To top it off, her cell phone was stolen from her room. I called the HR department to talk with them about the whole experience, but they never returned the call. I beg of you to stay away from this place. My mum deserved better. All of our loved ones do.

Kathy Kopicko

Dec 2025

via Google

The Embassy of Saxonburg has become a second home for me as I have had to place my mom here for the care she needed, I did all I could at home until I couldn't. The Embassy of Saxonburg was a God sent, mom is well cared for here and loved, I feel. I highly recommend The Embassy of Saxonburg, everyone there does a great job above and beyond, ALL of the staff work so very hard everyday and I see this because I visit my mom alot, they are a great group of people and I thank God so very much for them. It's very clean and well organized, lots of caring special people work here.❤️ Thank you all for all that you do!

Michelle Waldenville

Dec 2025

via Google

My husband was transferred from another facility that was neglectful, and it almost cost him his life! Embassy is smaller, all the aides and nurses interact with the residents. They take time to know names and a little about who they are. My husband is happy and well taken care of. I saw concerns in some of the reviews about the urine odor. That happens at nursing homes, but it's not like that all the time! I'm very pleasant! Highly recommend

Bob Miller

Sep 2025

via Google

My family chose this facility for our father due to the ratings. Originally everything seemed amazing, The staff seemed amazing with the exception of Alex, who was always very short however the nursing, dietary, therapy and life enrichment department made it a clear choice for our family. The residents all seemed happy and occupied with their time. Within 2 months of placing my father there, The building had a change of administrators Three times! This was especially concerning. However, what became more concerning was learning that the director of nursing had resigned as well as the director of life enrichment within the same week. The results were obvious my father went downhill very quick. The facility has essentially given up hope on their residents. From the time we placed my father in this facility to 2 months later, it has been a 180 change. I honestly believe that the lack of leadership this building holds had a key parked in my father’s downhill demise and ultimate passing. He went from participating in every activity that the facility had to sitting in his room because they chose to do away with the activity program that he had become accustomed to.

Janie Doe

Sep 2025

via Google

The staff is absolutely super friendly, patient and helpful except for a few individuals that definitely make you feel like you’re bothering them … (There are always a few bad apples)… 5 stars for most of them. The odor hits you like a wall when you enter. Urine and diarrhea. OMG it takes your breath away. There was a mop and bucket in the hallway with black water. Change the water often, get a clean mop for goodness sake. The place needs a complete heavy duty cleaning and disinfecting from top to bottom. Remove all carpeting. It’s absolutely unbelievable. I can only imagine what the kitchen is like. Again, the staff is very friendly and helpful for the most part. I think the employees must get used to the smell working there everyday. Not sure I ever could!

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Government Inspection History

13 inspection visits in the last three years, 72 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 27, 2026Fire Safety Complaint1 citation
  • Add 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 9, 2026

Apr 23, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard22 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 19, 2026

  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 19, 2026

  • 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 May 19, 2026

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 19, 2026

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 19, 2026

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 19, 2026

  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 19, 2026

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 19, 2026

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 19, 2026

  • 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, isolatedCorrected May 19, 2026

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 19, 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 May 19, 2026

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 19, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 19, 2026

  • 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 May 19, 2026

  • 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, isolatedCorrected May 19, 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 May 19, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 19, 2026

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 19, 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 May 19, 2026

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 19, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 19, 2026

Mar 14, 2026Health Complaint11 citations
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 16, 2026

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 16, 2026

  • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has plan of correction

  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  • 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 inspectionDeficient, Provider has plan of correction

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

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

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has plan of correction

  • 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 Apr 16, 2026

  • Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

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

  • Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

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

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

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

Feb 19, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 14, 2026

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 14, 2026

  • 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 Mar 14, 2026

Nov 13, 2025Health Complaint8 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 30, 2025

  • Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 30, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 30, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 30, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 30, 2025

  • Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 30, 2025

  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2026

  • Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 30, 2025

Aug 12, 2025Health 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 Sep 5, 2025

Jun 4, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 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, widespreadCorrected Jul 11, 2025

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 11, 2025

  • Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 11, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 11, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 11, 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 Jul 11, 2025

May 6, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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 Jun 10, 2025

Aug 19, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 5, 2024

  • Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 5, 2024

Jul 2, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 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, widespreadCorrected Aug 13, 2024

  • 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 Aug 13, 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 Aug 13, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2024

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 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 Aug 13, 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 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, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 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 Aug 13, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2024

  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 13, 2024

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

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 13, 2024

Mar 18, 2024Health ComplaintInfection Control2 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2024

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2024

Jan 19, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 15, 2024

Jul 7, 2023Health 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 Aug 18, 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 Saxonburg offer?

Embassy Of Saxonburg offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Embassy Of Saxonburg located?

Embassy Of Saxonburg is located at 223 Pittsburgh St in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Embassy Of Saxonburg?

Reviews of Embassy of Saxonburg are sharply mixed, with some families praising attentive, caring staff and a clean environment, while others report serious lapses in hygiene, wound care, and communication that they say contributed to declining health or death. Leadership turnover and inconsistent care quality appear to be recurring concerns among critical reviewers.

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

Embassy Of Saxonburg had 13 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 72 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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