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Greenfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
1521 West 54Th Street
Erie, PA 16509

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
1521 West 54Th Street
Erie, PA 16509
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The Essentials
Across 13 inspections from November 2023 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 56 findings at Greenfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center; 54 have a recorded correction and 2 await one; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 19 | 0 |
| 2026 | 4 | 20 | 2 |
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.
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
13 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
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)
2 findings
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)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
13 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $10,358 imposed January 8, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of February 4, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
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)
12 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 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.
Inspectors cited F842 in April 2024, July 2025, November 2025, January 2026 and April 2026. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F880 in November 2023, February 2024, February 2025 and January 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F689 in February 2025, January 2026 and April 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F711 in March 2025, September 2025 and January 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F761 in February 2024, February 2025 and January 2026. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F561 in February 2025 and January 2026. The agency describes it this way: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F610 in November 2024 and January 2026. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F655 in February 2024 and January 2026. This citation covers the baseline care plan for a new resident’s immediate needs, due within 48 hours of admission. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F695 in February 2024 and February 2025. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F725 in February 2025 and January 2026. This citation covers whether there are enough nurses and aides to meet residents’ needs, with a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
F580 was cited in November 2024, February 2025 and August 2026. This citation covers whether the resident, their doctor and a family member are told promptly about an injury, a decline or another significant change. 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 February 2024, January 2026 and 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.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level E.
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.
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 three inspections, most seriously at level G.
What changed after F711 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F711: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
What changed after F561 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F561: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?
Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
What happens in the first 48 hours after admission, and who writes the first care plan?
The First 48 Hours: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?
Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Nursing Staff Levels: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How quickly will we hear about a fall, an injury or a change in condition, and from whom?
Telling Families About Changes: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 21, 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 three inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 21, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?
A $10,358 civil money penalty was imposed January 8, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.
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 Nov 6, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Feb 2, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Apr 3, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Nov 18, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Feb 4, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Mar 18, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Jul 10, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Sep 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Nov 21, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Jan 8, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Jan 27, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Apr 24, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Aug 21, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 395262
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowNovember 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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