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Sarah Reed Senior Living

Erie, Pennsylvania · CCN 395206

20 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2017.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
72
Surveys
20
Harm or worse
11
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2025
’11’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse11

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file16/20

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
106
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
County
Erie
Medicare-certified since
1967

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
5
Staffing
4
Quality measures
4

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 48 not-for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Pennsylvania.

Last survey on record

Jun 12, 2025

515 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.114.12
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.54—
Annual nurse turnover49.2%40.9%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD880.0%E220.0%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 10 of the 72 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F7582×

    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.

  • F8122×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F6551×

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  • F6611×

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

  • F6841×

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

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sarah Reed Senior Living, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF600Aug 10, 2022

    Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, and facility documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide services to create an environment free from neglect by transferring a resident improperly, resulting in actual harm of a lumbar and sacral fracture for one of five residents reviewed (Resident R1). This deficiency is cited as past non-compliance. Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled Resident Abuse Policy and Procedure and Mandatory Reporting of Alleged Abuse dated 3/01/22, revealed, abuse means the willful infliction of injury, .with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Aug 10, 2022

    Based on review of facility policy, facility documentation and review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to appropriately transfer a resident as identified in the plan of care and in accordance with facility policy which resulted in actual harm of a lumbar and sacral fracture for one of five residents reviewed (Resident R1). This deficiency is cited as past non-compliance. Findings include: Review of the facility policy entitled, Lifting/Transferring Resident/Object, dated 3/01/22, revealed, Two staff persons are required for all transfers using the mechanical stand-up or the full lift (an assistive device that allows residents to be transferred between a bed and a chair or other similar resting places, by use of electrical or hydraulic… […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF600Apr 21, 2022

    Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, and facility documentation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide services to create an environment free from neglect by administering medication not in accordance with physician's orders [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Findings include: Review of the policy Blood Glucose Testing dated 3/1/22, revealed that blood glucose monitoring should be obtained including frequency of the testing and guidelines for responding to results. The policy stated that blood glucose monitoring assists in the evaluation of episodes of [CONDITION(S)] (low blood sugar) and [CONDITION(S)] (elevated blood sugar) to determine appropriate treatment. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF684Apr 21, 2022

    Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, and facility documentation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to follow physician's orders [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Findings include: Review of the policy Blood Glucose Testing dated 3/1/22, revealed that blood glucose monitoring should be obtained including frequency of the testing and guidelines for responding to results. The policy stated that blood glucose monitoring assists in the evaluation of episodes of [CONDITION(S)] (low blood sugar) and [CONDITION(S)] (elevated blood sugar) to determine appropriate treatment. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF600Nov 4, 2021

    Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, and facility documentation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide services to create an environment free from neglect by transferring a resident improperly, resulting in actual harm when the resident suffered a laceration that required medical treatment at a hospital for one of five residents reviewed (Resident R1). Findings include: Review of the Resident Abuse Policy and Procedure and Mandatory Reporting of Alleged Abuse policy, dated 7/28/21, revealed, abuse means the willful infliction of injury, .with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish. […]

Read 26 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 26 of 72 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jun 12, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 12, 2024Standard4 findings
  • Jun 5, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 22, 2024Standard4 findings
  • May 25, 2023Standard2 findings
  • Aug 10, 2022Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
  • Apr 21, 2022Standard5 findings · 2 harm
  • Nov 4, 2021Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
Show the 12 earlier surveys
  • Jun 11, 2021Standard10 findings · 2 harm
  • Jul 9, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 12, 2018Standard1 finding
  • Sep 29, 2017Standard8 findings · 3 harm
  • Jul 13, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 28, 2016Standard7 findings
  • Sep 17, 2015Standard3 findings
  • Mar 27, 2015Standard2 findings
  • Sep 5, 2014Standard4 findings
  • Oct 4, 2013—6 findings
  • Sep 7, 2012—4 findings
  • Oct 6, 2011—4 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.

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