Embassy Of Hearthside
State College, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395868) · 157 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $154,786
Phone: (814) 237-0630 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Embassy Of Hearthside has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident day or RN hours per resident day figures for Embassy Of Hearthside in this dataset. The facility's CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and turnover data was not reported.
Embassy Of Hearthside has 3 federal fines on record totaling $154,786.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a substantiated abuse citation that families should review on Care Compare.
About this facility
Embassy Of Hearthside is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, operating with 157 certified beds and an average of 123.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Embassy Healthcare chain, which includes 33 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Embassy Of Hearthside holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. The facility's health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measures (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data specific hours-per-resident-day figures were not provided in this dataset; families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current staffing detail.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 3 federal fines totaling $154,786.00 against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for Embassy Of Hearthside, meaning the facility has had a substantiated instance of abuse cited in a recent inspection cycle; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
There is no indication of a change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 15, 1991. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Embassy Of Hearthside has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported specific nurse hours per resident day or turnover figures in this dataset; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5. Contact the facility at 8142370630 or check Medicare Care Compare for current details.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $154,786.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus program status was listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 157 certified beds and an average of 123.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Embassy Healthcare chain, which has 33 facilities and an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on November 15, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Embassy Of Hearthside scores 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information was not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8142370630 or 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 8142370630 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395868?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.