Swaim Health Center
Newville, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395375) · 67 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (717) 776-8200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Swaim Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of about 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Swaim Health Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3 percent.
Swaim Health Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, with no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Swaim Health Center is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1977. The facility maintains 67 certified beds with an average daily census of 60.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Swaim Health Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average (Pennsylvania average: 2.97). Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.63 per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
Swaim Health Center is part of the Presbyterian Senior Living chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Swaim Health Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which CMS classifies as at the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Swaim Health Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.63 hours per resident per day, with 0.94 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 49.3%; the CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Swaim Health Center has 67 certified beds and an average daily population of 60.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility that is part of the Presbyterian Senior Living chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 23, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; Swaim Health Center scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7177768200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 7177768200 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions 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 penalty data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395375?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.