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HomePennsylvaniaLutheran Home at Topton, the

Lutheran Home at Topton, the

One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA 195626106821400
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
194
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 194 certified beds with an average of 102.9 residents per day (53% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Sep 18, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.87 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 96.5% (high)

Lutheran Home at Topton, the is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Topton, Pennsylvania with 194 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored above average compared to Pennsylvania facilities.

Beds
194
Avg Residents/Day
102.9
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Berks
Last Inspection
Sep 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
13.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (13)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Apr 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Nov 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Nov 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Nov 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement 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.

Survey: Nov 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0810Potential for Harm

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Survey: Nov 15, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.29 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.87 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.87 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.59 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
96.5%
RN Turnover
95.7%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DIAKON5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2000
GOLDSTEIN, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 6, 2020
HENDRICKSON, NELSCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 6, 2020
HOUGH, DOUGLASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 6, 2020
LEHMAN, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 6, 2020
MAIN, DONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2007
REHR, SCOTTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
SCHELLENBERG, SUSANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2007
SCHLEGEL, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015
TAYLOR, CAROLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 6, 2020
HABECKER, SCOTTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
LEHMAN, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
MAIN, DONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
HABECKER, SCOTTW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 1, 2014
SCHULTZ, THOMASW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
STERANKO, JOSEPHW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
VANDERGAST, SHARIW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
YATES, DANAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Lutheran Home at Topton, the?▾
Lutheran Home at Topton, the has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Lutheran Home at Topton, the had any health inspection violations?▾
Lutheran Home at Topton, the had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 18, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Lutheran Home at Topton, the?▾
Lutheran Home at Topton, the provides 3.87 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours, 0.71 LPN hours, and 2.29 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 96.5%.
How many beds does Lutheran Home at Topton, the have?▾
Lutheran Home at Topton, the has 194 certified beds with an average of 102.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 53% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned.