Nursing homeActive
Ephrata Manor
99 Bethany Road, Ephrata, PA 175227177384940120 certified beds · 108 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2022
Deficiencies
11
● 0● 10● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$13,845
1 fine
Last survey
2026-02-02
Complaint
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-20 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-03 | Standard | 061 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-12-16 | Standard | 020 | 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.
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-03Record 395857-20260202-F745
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-18Record 395857-20240920-F758
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-11-30Record 395857-20231103-F686
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-30Record 395857-20231103-F580
F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-30Record 395857-20231103-F638
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-30Record 395857-20231103-F656
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-30Record 395857-20231103-F730
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-30Record 395857-20231103-F758
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-30Record 395857-20231103-F947
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-30Record 395857-20221216-F756
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-30Record 395857-20221216-F758
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-03 | Civil money penalty | $13,845 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.79
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 0.79 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.22
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.89 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.86
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.53 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover44%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover25%
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 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 8.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 6.4% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 4.2% | 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 | 28.0% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 16.0% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Church Of Christ Homes Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Chmielewski, Jamie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Connelly, Crystal Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Conrad Siegel Investment Advisors, Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Costanzo, Amanda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dierolf, Lori Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eyster, Sharon Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fields, Meredith Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gagnon, Tempest Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gourley, Ronald Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harlan, Shaun Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Loretan, William Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Marsh And Mclennan Companies, Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Association Of Director Of Nursing Administration (Padona Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shelly, Craig Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Troutman, Christopher Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Velez, Victoria Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weiser, Neil Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yoder, Jessica Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blose, Leroy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blose, Leroy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boone, Rebecca Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boone, Rebecca Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chmielewski, Jamie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Connelly, Crystal Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Conrad Siegel Investment Advisors, Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Costanzo, Amanda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Deaner, Kay Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Deaner, Kay Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dierolf, Lori Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Domingos, Tita Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Domingos, Tita Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eyster, Sharon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Eyster, Sharon Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fields, Meredith Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fields, Meredith Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fields, Tony Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fields, Tony Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fulton Bank, N.A. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gagnon, Tempest Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gourley, Ronald Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gourley, Ronald Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harlan, Shaun Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hein, Dwight Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hein, Dwight Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kern, Craig Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kern, Craig Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Loretan, William Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lyons, James Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lyons, James Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Marsh And Mclennan Companies, Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Paul, Emerson Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Paul, Emerson Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Association Of Director Of Nursing Administration (Padona Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Prinz, Donna Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Prinz, Donna Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rankin, Christopher Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rankin, Christopher Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rieker, John Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rieker, John Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rkl LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Russell, Galen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Russell, Galen Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shelly, Craig Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Troutman, Christopher Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Velez, Victoria Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weiser, Neil Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Womack, Kenneth Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Womack, Kenneth Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yoder, Jessica Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 Lancaster.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Farm Akron | 2.0 mi | 2026-06-04 | 050 |
| Fairmount Homes Ephrata | 2.5 mi | 2025-07-02 | 000 |
| Gardens At Stevens, The Stevens | 4.2 mi | 2026-04-28 | 0392 |
| Landis Homes Lititz | 6.2 mi | 2025-09-26 | 001 |
| Garden Spot Village New Holland | 6.7 mi | 2026-01-09 | 022 |
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 |