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Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation
1011 Berks Road, Leesport, PA 19533
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Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation Description
Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation is a community that offers nursing care and is about 4.4 miles outside the town of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews for Berks Heim:
- Several reviews highlight significant staffing issues, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to overworked and underpaid staff, and a reliance on inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Administrative and managerial staff are criticized for their lack of presence and support on the floor, with some accused of hiding in offices and failing to adequately address staff and resident needs.
- There are reports of a toxic work environment, including allegations of racism, professional negligence, and exploitation of employees.
- Some reviews express dissatisfaction with the level of care provided to residents, citing instances of negligence and a lack of communication with families, especially concerning end-of-life care.
- Conversely, there are positive testimonials from families who felt their loved ones received excellent care, highlighting clean facilities, friendly staff, and good communication.
- Opinions on the union representing the staff are negative, with one review labeling it as ineffective.
- Overall, reviews present a mixed picture, with some praising the care and environment at Berks Heim, while others raise serious concerns about staffing, management, and resident care.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 1967
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 420
Total current residents: 279
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $10059
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-02 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-02 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-02 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-02 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2022-11-08 | 2022-12-02 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. |
| 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. |
| 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. |
| 2021-12-13 | 2022-01-28 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2020-12-21 | 2021-02-11 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2020-12-21 | 2021-02-11 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. |
| 2020-12-21 | 2021-02-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2020-12-21 | 2021-02-11 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-11-04 | $10,059 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Wyomissing which is 4.4 miles away and has a population of 10,469 (small town).
- The average income is $76,638, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 31
- Average Temperature: 54.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 157 days of rain, 26 days of snow and 181 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.46 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 199.0, Moderate Days 43.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Weis
2.3 miles awayGiant
2.5 miles awayRedner's
3.2 miles awayAldi
4.6 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
5.6 miles awayTransportation
Port Clinton-R&N
13.6 miles awayKutztown
16.0 miles awayKempton
19.2 miles awayColebrookdale Railroad Station
20.3 miles awayWanamakers
21.4 miles awayBus Stations
Stop 10
5.8 miles awayStop 9
5.8 miles awayStop 5
5.8 miles awayStop 4
5.8 miles awayStop 6
5.8 miles awayBanks
M&T Bank
2.4 miles awaySusquehanna Bank
2.7 miles awayWells Fargo
3.0 miles awayBB&T
3.3 miles awayTompkins VIST Bank
3.3 miles awayHospitals
Saint Joseph Medical Center
1.9 miles awaySurgical Institute of Reading
2.0 miles awayReading Hospital
4.7 miles awayKidsPeace Berks Campus
5.2 miles awayWernersville State Hospital
5.6 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
3.3 miles awayCVS/Pharmacy
9.1 miles awayRite Aid Pharmacy
9.2 miles awayWell Pharmacy
11.7 miles awayWeis Pharmacy
12.3 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
2.3 miles awayChildren's Dental Health of Wyomissing
3.2 miles awayDental Health Services
3.3 miles awayReading Oral Surgery Group
5.8 miles away183 Dentistry
8.1 miles awayParks
State Game Lands Number 280
0.5 miles awayDry Brooks Day-Use Area
1.4 miles awayBlue Marsh Lake National Recreation Area
1.6 miles awayRed Bridge Park
1.9 miles awayCacoosing Meadows Recreation Area
2.0 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
The Shoppes at Wyomissing
3.3 miles awayBerkshire Mall
3.5 miles awayFairgrounds Square Mall
4.4 miles awayBitplaza
6.5 miles awayMorgantown Mall
16.4 miles awayCulture
Miller Center for the Arts
5.2 miles awaySantander Performing Arts Center
5.5 miles awayFreedman Gallery
5.7 miles awayWachovia Theatre
5.7 miles awayReading Civic Theatre
5.9 miles awayRestaurants
Penn Werner at Blue Marsh Lake
1.4 miles awayThe Hitching Post
1.4 miles awayTexas Roadhouse
1.8 miles awayBlue Marsh Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
2.0 miles awayBuca di Beppo
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