Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
TEL HAI RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
HONEY BROOK, PA · 119 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey November 21, 2025
CMS Certification Number 395562 · first certified November 1982
Ownership
Operated by FRIENDS SERVICES FOR THE AGING · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
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 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens October 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was November 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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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 |
|---|---|
| November 9, 2023 | 3 |
| November 1, 2024 | 3 |
| November 21, 2025 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | 3 | 2025-11-21 |
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | 1 | 2023-11-09 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2023-11-09 |
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | 1 | 2024-11-01 |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | 1 | 2025-11-21 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2024-11-01 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Construction Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
November 21, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2026) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2026) |
November 1, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Waiver has been granted (December 15, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2024) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Waiver has been granted (December 15, 2024) |
November 9, 2023 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 3, 2024) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 3, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 3, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.