Embassy of Saxonburg
A nursing home in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania 16056
223 Pittsburgh St, Saxonburg, Pennsylvania 16056. (724) 352-9445.
- A candidate for CMS’s special focus list
- Cited for abuse (CMS flag)
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.
- 1of 5 CMS’s overall rating
- 54 health citations at the latest inspection cycle Pennsylvania average: 10.0
- 3.29 nurse hours per resident per day Pennsylvania average: 3.90
- 2 fines in the last three years (needs attention)
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean8
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Scope and severity (A to L)
- CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
- Nurse staffing hours
- The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
- Fines and payment denials
- A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
- Immediate jeopardy
- CMS’s most serious finding: the place’s failure to meet a rule caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to someone in its care. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 489.3.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
54 health citations at the latest inspection cycle
The Pennsylvania average is 10.0.
Last standard inspection Apr 23, 2026.
Most serious in three years: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J), at a complaint inspection on Jun 1, 2026
CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those citations happened
75 citations in 12 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: immediate jeopardy to health or safety (J). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
All 75 citations in the last three years
Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7)., from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 45 came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Jun 30, 2026: complaint inspection7 citations
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Give the resident’s representative the ability to exercise the resident’s rights.
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Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Jun 1, 2026: complaint inspection5 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Apr 23, 2026: standard inspection16 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident’s needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
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Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Apr 23, 2026: standard and complaint inspection4 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Provide activities to meet all resident’s needs.
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Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
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Observe each nurse aide’s job performance and give regular training.
Mar 14, 2026: complaint inspection11 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
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Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
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Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
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Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Feb 19, 2026: complaint inspection3 citations
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Nov 13, 2025: complaint inspection8 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Give the resident’s representative the ability to exercise the resident’s rights.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
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Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
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Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Aug 12, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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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.
Jun 4, 2025: standard inspection5 citations
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
May 6, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Aug 19, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Jul 2, 2024: standard inspection9 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 18, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 19, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Is it certified, and in good standing?
- Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Jan 27, 1967.
- A candidate for CMS’s special focus list, which CMS keeps for homes with a history of serious problems.
- CMS marks it with its abuse icon: cited for abuse or neglect that harmed a resident.
- No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
- CMS lists its ownership as for profit, corporation.
- 68 certified beds.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has it been fined or penalized?
- 2 fines in the last three years, $312,483 in all.
- No Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
- 45 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Date | Kind | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Fine | $270,889 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Fine | $41,594 |
Who does the caring?
3.29 nurse hours per resident per day
The Pennsylvania average is 3.90.
CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania average |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident per day | 3.29 | 3.90 |
| Of which registered nurses | 0.61 | 0.78 |
| At weekends | 3.09 | 3.52 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 57% | 44.6% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 60% | 39.4% |
| Administrators who left | 3 | Not given |
Who owns it?
- Embassy Healthcare Holdings Inc. owns 100% directly since Jan 1, 2022.
- Heritage Employment Services, LLC and Embassy Healthcare Management Inc. run it.
- 7 owners or officers are people: George S. Repchick (runs it (operational or managerial control), 50%); George S. Repchick (owns a share through other companies, 50%); Danielle J Godinez (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Danielle J Godinez (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Rebecca Shoop (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Rebecca Shoop (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Aaron B Handler (runs it (operational or managerial control)).
- Part of Embassy Healthcare (33 homes in CMS’s data).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Healthcare Holdings Inc. | Owns 5% or more directly | 100% | Jan 1, 2022 |
| Ah Dynasty LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 50% | Nov 9, 2022 |
| George S. Repchick 2020 Family Dynasty Trust | Owns a share through other companies | 50% | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Aaron Handler Family Dynasty Trust | Owns a share through other companies | 50% | Nov 9, 2022 |
| 2020 Gsr Dynasty LLC | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 50% | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Heritage Employment Services, LLC | Runs it (operational or managerial control) | Jun 1, 2024 | |
| Heritage Employment Services, LLC | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Jun 2, 2025 | |
| Embassy Healthcare Management Inc. | Runs it (operational or managerial control) | Jun 1, 2024 | |
| Embassy Healthcare Management Inc. | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Jun 2, 2025 |
How do residents fare?
- CMS rates its quality measures 4 of 5 (Pennsylvania average 3.8).
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Among the 12 nearest homes, within 13.8 miles, this one had the 1st most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (54; the middle value was 22.5).
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Place | Miles away | Citations, latest cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Embassy of Saxonburg This nursing home | 54 | |
| Concordia Lutheran Health and Human Care | 2.4 | 12 |
| Quality Life Services - Sarver | 6.3 | 14 |
| Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 7.9 | 24 |
| Eden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 9.9 | 21 |
| St Barnabas Nursing Home | 10.0 | 11 |
| Concordia at Rebecca Residence | 11.0 | 10 |
| Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Cheswick | 11.0 | 41 |
| St John Specialty Care Center | 11.1 | 29 |
| Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 12.0 | 26 |
| Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek | 12.7 | 13 |
| Quality Life Services - Chicora | 13.8 | 34 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
- Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
- CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
- Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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