Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CHANDLER HALL HEALTH SERVICES
NEWTOWN, PA · 53 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 16, 2025
CMS Certification Number 395305 · first certified June 1973
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within PA
11 citations — more than 51% 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 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5.5. 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 (March 2026 to May 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten PA facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 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 11 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 11 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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 | 11 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 7, 2023 | 3 |
| June 13, 2024 | 8 |
| May 16, 2025 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 1 | 2024-06-13 |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | 1 | 2024-06-13 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2024-06-13 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2024-06-13 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2024-06-13 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-06-13 |
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | 1 | 2024-06-13 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2023-07-07 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Construction Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 13, 2024 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 28, 2024) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 28, 2024) |
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 28, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 28, 2024) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 17, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 28, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 28, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 28, 2024) |
July 7, 2023 — 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 (August 15, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.