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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC

425 Westminster Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331

Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC, a 120-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Hanover, PA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.14
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
10
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$7K
Federal penalties (1)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
395898
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
120
Residents
96
In Hospital
No
County
York
Last Inspection
Dec 18, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.14 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.75 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.87
CNA Hours
2.53
Total Nursing Hours
4.14 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.08
Nursing Turnover
29.0%
RN Turnover
38.9%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC

Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC operates 120 certified beds in Hanover, PA with approximately 96 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 5★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 10 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $7K against this provider. Staffing is reported at 4.14 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.75 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 29.0%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (10 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 26, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 15, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 8, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 15, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 8, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 15, 2024 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 8, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Aug 30, 2023 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 28, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 37.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 30.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 26.4% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 26.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 27.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $7K

Date Type Amount
Aug 30, 2023 Fine $7K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC?
Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC?
Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC reports 4.14 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.75 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 29.0%.
How many beds does Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC have?
Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC has 120 certified beds with approximately 96 residents. The facility is located at 425 Westminster Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331.
Does Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC has 10 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC has received 1 penalties totaling $7K.
Who owns Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC?
Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC was on Dec 18, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC?
Homewood Living Plum Creek, INC is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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