Elk Haven Nursing Home

Name: Elk Haven Nursing Home
Address: 785 JOHNSONBURG ROAD, Saint Marys, PA, 15857, US
Telephone: 8142342618

785 Johnsonburg Road, Saint Marys, PA 15857 · Elk County · 120 certified beds · avg 96 residents/day · certified since Aug 13, 1975

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$8,018

Fines, last 3 years

4.17

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.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · May 9, 2024 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.

Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: May 7, 2024 (Past Non-Compliance)

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
May 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
May 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
May 29, 2026	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
May 15, 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.
May 15, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Jun 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
Jun 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jun 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
May 9, 2024	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 3).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2024	4	1	G ▲
2025	2	0	D
2026	3	0	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)

1 fine totaling $8,018.

Date	Type	Amount / length
May 9, 2024	Fine	$8,018

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)	4.17	3.94	3.95	top 31% in Pennsylvania; top 33% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.89	0.80	0.69	top 27% in Pennsylvania; top 21% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.77	3.58	3.50	top 31% in Pennsylvania; top 30% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.47	0.56	0.48	top 46% in Pennsylvania; top 36% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	32.7	44.5	45.8	top 20% in Pennsylvania; top 19% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	27.3	39.9	42.9	top 26% in Pennsylvania; top 24% 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 3.79, RN 0.81, weekend 3.43. 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: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Anderson, Arlene	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Anderson, Arlene	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2018
Crowe, Edward	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	02/09/2024
Gabler, Danielle	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	02/09/2024
Gerg, Charlette	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/16/2016
Graeca, Steven	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2020
Schreiber, Robert	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/12/2021
Sorg, June	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	03/09/2018
Sorg, June	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/08/2017
Sorg, June	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/09/2018

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"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
Pinecrest Manor	0.2 mi	St Marys, PA	★★★★☆	4/5
Highland View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	17.0 mi	Brockway, PA	★★★★☆	4/5
Guy and Mary Felt Manor, INC	18.7 mi	Emporium, PA	★★★★☆	3/5
Lutheran Home at Kane, the	19.6 mi	Kane, PA	★★★★★	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 395341.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Elk Haven Nursing Home

785 Johnsonburg Road, Saint Marys, PA 15857 · 8142342618

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $8,018

Most serious findings on record:

▲ May 9, 2024 (F-0600, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "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 395341 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)