Pennsylvania · Emmaus

South Mountain Memory Care.

ALF · Memory Care28 bedsDementia-trained staff
South Mountain Memory Care
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Facility · Emmaus
A 28-bed ALF · Memory Care with 20 citations on file.
Licensed beds
28
Last inspection
Oct 2025
Last citation
Oct 2025
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A medium home, reviewed on public record.

South Mountain Memory Care

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Peer Comparison

Compared to 68 Pennsylvania facilities with a similar number of beds.

ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Living.

Severity rank
61st%
Weighted citations per bed.
peer median
0
100
Repeat rank
Not enough repeat citations
among peers to rank.
Repeat deficiencies as share of total.
Frequency rank
15th%
Deficiencies per inspection.
peer median
0
100

Rankings based on 36-month PA DHS inspection data. Severity and frequency: fewer citations = higher percentile. Repeat rate: lower repeat citation share = higher percentile.

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Citation history, plotted month by month.

20 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.

Peer median 1 · dashed
Last citation: OCT 2025. Compared against peer median (dashed).
peer median
OCT 2025
Jul 2024as of Jun 2026

Finding distribution

20 total · 36 months

Scope × Severity (CMS A–L)

Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Sev 4 · IJ
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Sev 3
G
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Sev 2
D
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Sev 1
A20
B
C
Full Inspection Record

Every inspection visit, verbatim.

4 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.

4
reports on file
20
total deficiencies
2025-10-02
Annual Compliance Visit
Citation · 5 findings
Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.82a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.82a

A clear unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning product was found in a supply closet near the North hallway exit. Poisonous materials must be stored in their original, labeled containers.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.103i
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.103i

A #10 can of Great Northern beans and a 16 oz can of Mushroom pieces were found dented on the storage rack in the kitchen. Outdated or spoiled food or dented cans may not be used.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.185a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.185a

Resident 1's Lorazepam tab 0.5 mg #12 was opened and had clear tape on the back to keep the pill in place, indicating improper medication storage and handling procedures.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.187a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.187a

Resident 2's Clobetasol CRE 0.05% medication directions on the label (apply topically 2nd and 3rd finger length to lower back every 12 hours at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday only) did not match the Medication Administration Record which stated apply to affected area topically two times a day 14 days on and 14 days off.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.233c
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.233c

Directions for operating the home's key-locking devices were not posted near the 2 exit doors on the North wing and the 2 exit doors on the South wing. This is a repeat violation from 10/1/24.

2025-01-29
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings
2024-10-01
Annual Compliance Visit
Citation · 10 findings
Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.103e
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.103e

A container of ice cream was found in the freezer uncovered and with no label or date.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.131a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.131a

The home did not have a fire extinguisher stored in the basement of the home.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.131f
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.131f

The fire extinguisher in the home's laundry area had a tag with an expiration date of 8/2024 and hand written across the tag was the word "FAIL".

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.82a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.82a

Laundry detergent pods were observed stored in a clear container without the original label in a laundry room cabinet.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.65g
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.65g

Staff person C did not receive training in the required annual training topic of fire safety training by a fire safety expert for the 2023 annual training year.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.3c
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.3c

The binder containing License Inspection Summary reports, including the most current report dated 12/13/23, was not stored in a public and conspicuous area. The binder was stored on a shelf next to a piano in the first floor common area. This was a repeated violation from 12/13/23.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.17
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.17

A 24-hour report binder containing confidential resident information with dietary information and care needs was found in an unlocked cabinet in the dining area. Additionally, a binder with narcotic count sheets containing confidential resident medication information was stored in the unlocked dining cabinet.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.63a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.63a

On the third shift (11pm to 7am), the home did not have any staff in the building with current First Aid and CPR training certification.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.65f
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.65f

Staff person A and B did not receive training on the required annual training topic of medication self-administration for the 2023 training year.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.95
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.95

In room 109, a bed rail was not securely fastened to the bed and was very loose. The licensing representative was able to move the bed rail 3-4 inches towards and away from the bed.

2023-12-13
Annual Compliance Visit
Citation · 5 findings
Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.234.b
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.234.b

The RASP (Resident Assessment and Support Plan) for Resident #1 does not indicate the resident's date of admission, failing to identify necessary physical, medical, social, cognitive and safety information.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.3.c
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.3.c

The most recent License Inspection Summary (dated 9-13-22) and Chapter 2600 regulations were not posted in a conspicuous area. They were located in a binder placed in a crate behind the piano in the main lobby instead of a publicly accessible location.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.82.c
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.82.c

A can of Clorox Disinfectant Spray labeled as hazardous was found in an unlocked cupboard next to the refrigerator in Section 200 kitchen. Poisonous materials must be kept locked and inaccessible to residents.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.101.j.7
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.101.j.7

The bedside lamp in Resident room 105 was missing a light bulb with no other source of illumination near the bed. This is a repeated violation from a previous inspection.

Citation55 Pa Code § 2600.185.a
Verbatim citation text · 55 Pa Code § 2600.185.a

Review of Resident #1's glucometer reading did not match the blood sugar level recorded on the MAR (Medication Administration Record) for the same date and time, indicating inaccurate medication/medical equipment documentation.

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18 older inspections from 2018 are not shown in the free view.

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