Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag
Lewisburg, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395261) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (570) 524-2221 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of about 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village reports total nurse staffing of about 4.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.5%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 17, 1975, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. It is certified for 102 beds, with an average of 71.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 2.97 for Pennsylvania. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.40, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 47.5%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines are on record.
No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. There is no chain affiliation listed, and no ownership change has occurred within the past 12 months, according to the data provided.
Families should independently verify current details, including ratings and penalty history, on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically. This profile reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.40 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a 47.5% nursing staff turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 102 beds and has an average of 71.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 17, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1 to 5 star scale; this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5705242221 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5705242221 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395261?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.