Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation
1011 Berks Road, Leesport, PA 19533 · 6103764841 · 420 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Government - County.
Total nurse staffing: 3.73 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.91. Weekend total: 3.18. Nursing staff turnover: 26%.
All-time on record: 9 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-12-08 |
| 2024-09-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-09-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-09-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-09-20 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2023-10-20 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-20 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-04 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHR CONSULTING SERVICES INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/18/2010 |
| COUNTY OF BERKS OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1967 |
| BRACKBILL, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/25/2002 |
| ERNST, ELIZABETH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/17/2022 |
| FITZ, REBECCA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/14/1999 |
| GROVE, JOSHUA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/06/2025 |
| LOIACONO, MARC | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/18/2020 |
| MURRAY, DONNA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/16/1981 |
| PETTIE, JESSICA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/15/2025 |
| STEELE, MICHELLE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/07/2025 |
| ZEIGLER, SHARON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395094. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.