Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation
Nursing Home · Leesport, PA
CMS certification number395094
Contact & location
1011 Berks RoadLeesport, PA 19533
Berks County
- Phone
- (610) 376-4841
- ZIP code
- 19533 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 420
- Residents per day
- 316.5 (75% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- County of Berks Office of the Controller
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.73 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.91 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.69 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.13 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.18 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 25.6 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 10.0 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 3, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 13 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-08 |
| 2024-09-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-09-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-09-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-09-20 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2023-10-20 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-20 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Brackbill, Robert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| CHR Consulting Services INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fitz, Rebecca (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grove, Joshua (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Loiacono, Marc (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Murray, Donna (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pettie, Jessica (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steele, Michelle (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zeigler, Sharon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brackbill, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| CHR Consulting Services INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| County of Berks Office of the Controller (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ernst, Elizabeth (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fitz, Rebecca (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grove, Joshua (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Loiacono, Marc (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Murray, Donna (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pettie, Jessica (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steele, Michelle (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zeigler, Sharon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation?
Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.
How many beds does Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation have?
It has 420 certified beds and cares for about 317 residents per day.
Has Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation?
(610) 376-4841. The facility is located at 1011 Berks Road, Leesport, PA 19533.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.