Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
ELK HAVEN NURSING HOME
SAINT MARYS, PA · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 29, 2026
CMS Certification Number 395341 · first certified August 1975
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
6 citations — more than 29% 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 1.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. 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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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 6 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 | 6 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2024 | 2 |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 |
| May 29, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | 2 | 2025-05-15 |
| 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 | 2026-05-29 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 1 | 2026-05-29 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2024-06-06 |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | 1 | 2026-05-29 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 29, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (August 19, 2026) |
| 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 (July 16, 2026) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (August 18, 2026) |
May 15, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (June 18, 2025) |
June 6, 2024 — 2 citations
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.