Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation

Name: Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation
Address: 1011 BERKS ROAD, Leesport, PA, 19533, US
Telephone: 6103764841

1011 Berks Road, Leesport, PA 19533 · Berks County · 420 certified beds · avg 317 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.13

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (9)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Dec 3, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function.
Sep 20, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Sep 20, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Sep 20, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Sep 20, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Oct 20, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Oct 20, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Oct 20, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Oct 20, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 1).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	4	D
2024	4	F
2025	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Pennsylvania avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.13	3.94	3.95	top 32% in Pennsylvania; top 35% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.01	0.80	0.69	top 20% in Pennsylvania; top 15% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.53	3.58	3.50	top 41% in Pennsylvania; top 41% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.76	0.56	0.48	top 19% in Pennsylvania; top 13% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	25.6	44.5	45.8	top 7% in Pennsylvania; top 8% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	10.0	39.9	42.9	top 4% in Pennsylvania; top 4% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.73, RN 0.91, weekend 3.18. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

Government - County

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Brackbill, Robert	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/25/2002
Brackbill, Robert	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/25/2002
CHR Consulting Services INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/18/2010
CHR Consulting Services INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/05/2025
County of Berks Office of the Controller	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/1967
Ernst, Elizabeth	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/17/2022
Fitz, Rebecca	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/14/1999
Fitz, Rebecca	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/26/1974
Grove, Joshua	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/06/2025
Grove, Joshua	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/06/2025
Loiacono, Marc	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/18/2020
Loiacono, Marc	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/18/2020
Murray, Donna	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/16/1981
Murray, Donna	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/16/1981
Pettie, Jessica	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/15/2025
Pettie, Jessica	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/15/2025
Steele, Michelle	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/07/2025
Steele, Michelle	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/07/2025
Zeigler, Sharon	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2024
Zeigler, Sharon	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2024

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent	5.1 mi	Laureldale, PA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Transitional Sub-Acute Unit	5.8 mi	Wyomissing, PA	★★★★★	5/5
West Reading Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ce	7.3 mi	West Reading, PA	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	7.6 mi	West Reading, PA	★★★★☆	4/5
Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center	8.3 mi	Reading, PA	★★★★☆	4/5
Laurel Center	8.4 mi	Hamburg, PA	★★★☆☆	2/5	abuse
Highlands at Wyomissing	8.5 mi	Wyomissing, PA	★★★★★	5/5
Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation	8.6 mi	Sinking Spring, PA	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Phoebe Berks	8.9 mi	Wernersville, PA	★★★★★	5/5
Mifflin Center	9.8 mi	Shillington, PA	★★★★☆	4/5
Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehab at Reading	11.4 mi	Reading, PA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	11.8 mi	Kutztown, PA	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 395094.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation

1011 Berks Road, Leesport, PA 19533 · 6103764841

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 395094 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)