Elk Haven Nursing Home
Saint Marys, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395341) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,018
Phone: (814) 234-2618 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elk Haven Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Elk Haven Nursing Home reports 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.7%.
Elk Haven Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,018.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Elk Haven Nursing Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Saint Marys, Elk County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 1975. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 95.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Elk Haven holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.7% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record for this facility, totaling $8,018.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. CMS data does not indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the facility, as ratings and inspection results are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elk Haven has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Elk Haven is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 32.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,018.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Elk Haven is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 95.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Elk Haven is owned by a non-profit corporation; the available data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Elk Haven has been certified since August 13, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Elk Haven scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 814-234-2618 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 814-234-2618 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395341?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.