Nursing homeActive
Sweden Valley Manor
1028 East Second Street, Coudersport, PA 169158142747610121 certified beds · 100 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2023
Deficiencies
29
● 0● 29● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-08-08
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 3
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-08 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-20 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-20 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F571Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-26Record 395699-20250808-F571
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-26Record 395699-20250808-F582
F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-26Record 395699-20250808-F585
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-26Record 395699-20250808-F607
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-26Record 395699-20250808-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-26Record 395699-20250808-F692
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-26Record 395699-20250808-F880
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 395699-20240920-F554
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 395699-20240920-F584
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 395699-20240920-F641
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 395699-20240920-F676
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 395699-20240920-F685
F687Provide appropriate foot care.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 395699-20240920-F687
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 395699-20240920-F688
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 395699-20240920-F697
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 395699-20240920-F759
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 395699-20240920-F791
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 395699-20240920-F812
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 395699-20231020-F584
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 395699-20231020-F610
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 395699-20231020-F688
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 395699-20231020-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 395699-20231020-F692
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 395699-20231020-F698
F700Try 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 395699-20231020-F700
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 395699-20231020-F712
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-20Record 395699-20231020-F801
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-20Record 395699-20231020-F812
F840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-11Record 395699-20231020-F840
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.49
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 0.79 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.13
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.89 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.79
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.53 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover36%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.6% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 27.1% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 11.1% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.9% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 19.7% | 20.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad M. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 6% | — | — |
| David V. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 6% | — | — |
| Jeffrey L. Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 6% | — | — |
| Joann C. Unverferth 12-29-04 Revocable Trust Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kendra M. U Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 7% | — | — |
| Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kerri A. Ro Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 7% | — | — |
| Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kevan R. Un Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 7% | — | — |
| Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kristen S. Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 7% | — | — |
| Joann C. Unverferth 12-31-12 Irrevocable Grantor Trust Fbo Kyle J. Unv Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 7% | — | — |
| Joseph L. Unverferth 12-15-11 Irrv Grantor Tr Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 6% | — | — |
| Lawrence G. Unverferth 12-13-11 Irrv Grantor Tr Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 6% | — | — |
| R. Steven Unverferth 12-14-11 Irrv Grantor Tr Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 6% | — | — |
| Hcf Management, Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Klay, Celeste Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Klay, Celeste Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Redmond, Angela Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Redmond, Angela Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romes, Kerri Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romes, Kerri Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Romes, Kerri Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shaw, Anthony Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shaw, Anthony Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Unverferth, Chad Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Unverferth, Chad Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Unverferth, Chad Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Hcf Management — 22 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Pennsylvania.
No county cost figures on file for Potter.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Wellsville | 24.4 mi | 2024-04-26 | 120 |
| Wellsville Manor Care Center Wellsville | 24.6 mi | 2024-06-14 | 240 |
| Guy And Mary Felt Manor, Inc Emporium | 22.2 mi | 2026-06-03 | 1170 |
| Sena Kean Nursing And Rehabilitation Smethport | 23.4 mi | 2026-04-22 | 0172 |
| Amaryllis Nursing And Rehab Smethport | 24.0 mi | 2026-05-01 | 0161 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |