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Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag, Lewisburg, PA: 3 star rating, no fines

Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag in Lewisburg, PA is owned by Lutheran Senior Services East, is rated 3 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 34 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on August 27, 2026, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
189 East Tressler Boulevard, Lewisburg, PA 17837
Overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5
Certified beds
102
Residents per day
65 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
Lutheran Senior Services East
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
34, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
August 27, 2026
CMS Certification Number
395261
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
August 27, 2026F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmNo plan of correctiondata.cms.gov
August 27, 2026F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmNo plan of correctiondata.cms.gov
August 27, 2026F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmNo plan of correctiondata.cms.gov
August 27, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmNo plan of correctiondata.cms.gov
August 27, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmNo plan of correctiondata.cms.gov
August 27, 2026F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmNo plan of correctiondata.cms.gov
August 27, 2026F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmNo plan of correctiondata.cms.gov
July 2, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 29, 2026data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.C: widespread, minimal harm potentialCorrectedOctober 29, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F688Provide 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2025data.cms.gov
June 12, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 8, 2025data.cms.gov
June 12, 2025F585Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 8, 2025data.cms.gov
March 21, 2025F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 15, 2025data.cms.gov
August 30, 2024F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 18, 2024data.cms.gov
August 30, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 18, 2024data.cms.gov
August 30, 2024F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 18, 2024data.cms.gov
August 30, 2024F700Try 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 18, 2024data.cms.gov
August 30, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 18, 2024data.cms.gov
August 30, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 18, 2024data.cms.gov
August 30, 2024F688Provide 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 18, 2024data.cms.gov
August 30, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 18, 2024data.cms.gov
August 30, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 18, 2024data.cms.gov
August 30, 2024F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 18, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 12 individual or personal trusts (1 managers, 9 officers, directors or trustees, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Lutheran Senior Services EastDirect owner100%May 17, 1975data.cms.gov

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