South Mountain Restoration Cen
South Mountain, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395583) · 159 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (717) 749-3121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Mountain Restoration Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
South Mountain Restoration Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.65 hours per resident per day, including 1.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.4%.
South Mountain Restoration Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
South Mountain Restoration Center is a state government-owned nursing home in South Mountain, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, certified for 159 beds with an average of 89.1 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, and CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, South Mountain holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 5.65 hours per resident per day, including 1.28 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.4%.
On penalties, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided. Families evaluating this facility for a parent should consult the CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current inspection reports and quality measure detail, as this profile reflects the data vintage supplied by CMS Care Compare 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?
South Mountain Restoration Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.65 hours per resident per day, including 1.28 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 50.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 159 beds with an average daily census of 89.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the Pennsylvania state government; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7177493121 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 7177493121 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 review the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395583?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.