Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation
Leesport, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395094) · 420 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (610) 376-4841 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation reports 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.6% and a 5-star staffing rating from CMS.
Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Leesport, Berks County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is licensed for 420 beds and serves an average of 316.5 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Berks Heim holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation reported for Berks Heim in this data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Families should independently verify current details, inspection reports, and any recent updates on the official CMS Medicare Care Compare website, as this profile reflects the data vintage supplied and is not a substitute for the live record.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Berks Heim has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Berks Heim is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 25.6%, and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for Berks Heim in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Berks Heim is certified for 420 beds and has an average daily population of 316.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Berks Heim is owned by a government entity (Berks County); no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Berks Heim scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6103764841 or verify on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 6103764841 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395094?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.