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Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
1883 Shumway Hill Road
Wellsboro, PA 16901

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
1883 Shumway Hill Road
Wellsboro, PA 16901
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The Essentials
Across 6 inspections from October 2023 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 18 findings at Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation; 10 have a recorded correction and 8 await one; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
8 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
4 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
F605 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F627 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F641 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers whether each resident’s assessment correctly records their condition. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F677 was cited in October 2023 and August 2026. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F684 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F689 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F880 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F947 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
What changed after F605 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F605: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F627 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F627: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
Who completes resident assessments, and how are they checked for accuracy?
Accurate Assessments: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?
Help With Daily Living: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F947 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F947: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Insufficient nursing staff was cited in May 2025.
Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts October 6, 2023; anything earlier is not in it.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Pennsylvania state survey agency.
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Oct 6, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection May 8, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Sep 13, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection May 28, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Apr 9, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Aug 20, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 395352
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowOctober 6, 2023 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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