Highlands at Wyomissing
2000 Cambridge Avenue, Wyomissing, PA 19610 · Berks County · 80 certified beds · avg 25 residents/day · certified since Jul 11, 1989
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · 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 (5)
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 21, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require. |
| May 21, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. |
| May 21, 2025 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 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. |
| Jul 18, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. |
Inspection trend by year
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 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)
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) | 6.95 | 3.94 | 3.95 | top 2% in Pennsylvania; top 2% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.29 | 0.80 | 0.69 | top 11% in Pennsylvania; top 7% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 6.48 | 3.58 | 3.50 | top 2% in Pennsylvania; top 1% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.86 | 0.56 | 0.48 | top 14% in Pennsylvania; top 9% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 27.7 | 44.5 | 45.8 | top 11% in Pennsylvania; top 11% 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 6.67, RN 1.24, weekend 6.21. 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: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Who owns this facility
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deacosta, Kevin | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| Deacosta, Kevin | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2004 |
| Pessognelli, Marianne | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2013 |
| Pessognelli, Marianne | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2013 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
- "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
- "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "How do you monitor residents' weight and eating, and what happens when someone starts losing weight?"
- "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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center | 1.5 mi | Reading, PA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Mifflin Center | 1.5 mi | Shillington, PA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 1.8 mi | West Reading, PA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | 1.8 mi | Sinking Spring, PA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| West Reading Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ce | 2.0 mi | West Reading, PA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Transitional Sub-Acute Unit | 2.8 mi | Wyomissing, PA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent | 6.3 mi | Laureldale, PA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehab at Reading | 6.5 mi | Reading, PA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Phoebe Berks | 6.7 mi | Wernersville, PA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Complete Care at Berkshire LLC | 6.9 mi | Reading, PA | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation | 8.5 mi | Leesport, PA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Zerbe Sisters Nursing Center, | 10.5 mi | Narvon, PA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 395800.