Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE SHOOK HOME
CHAMBERSBURG, PA · 65 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 3, 2025
CMS Certification Number 395918 · first certified December 1993
Ownership
Operated by TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed December 1, 2023 (change of ownership)from THE SHOOK HOME
Position within PA
8 citations — more than 39% of the 656 certified nursing homes in PA. Compared within PA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (February 2026 to April 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten PA facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2025. Facilities in PA are typically surveyed 10–12 months after the last one (median 11), measured over 1,113 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 8 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in PA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the PA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 8 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 22, 2023 | 0 |
| May 30, 2024 | 5 |
| April 3, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2025-04-03 |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | 1 | 2024-05-30 |
| K-0754 | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | 1 | 2025-04-03 |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 1 | 2024-05-30 |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | 1 | 2025-04-03 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2024-05-30 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2024-05-30 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 3, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2025) |
| K-0754 | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 14, 2025) |
May 30, 2024 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.