Lutheran Home at Topton, the
Nursing Home · Topton, PA
CMS certification number395117
Contact & location
One South Home AvenueTopton, PA 19562
Berks County
- Phone
- (610) 682-1400
- ZIP code
- 19562 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 194
- Residents per day
- 88.9 (46% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal name
- Lutheran Senior Services East
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- 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
- 3.84 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.00 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.62 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.21 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.58 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 47.6 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 34.6 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 18, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 12 health · 11 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | 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 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-09-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-06-27 | 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 2025-07-17 |
| 2024-10-24 | 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 2024-12-11 |
| 2023-11-15 | 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 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-11-15 | 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 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-11-15 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-11-15 | 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 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-11-15 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-11-15 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-08-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-27 |
| 2023-08-21 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diakon (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Cooper, Valerie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Legar, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Beumer, Brent (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Christell, Roy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meadows, Megan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mueller, Harry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schroeder-Saulnier, Deborah (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sombart, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sommer, Christopher (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brown, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sneed, Chadwick (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tice, Paul (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cooper, Valerie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Legar, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Lutheran Home at Topton, the?
Lutheran Home at Topton, the 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 Lutheran Home at Topton, the have?
It has 194 certified beds and cares for about 89 residents per day.
Has Lutheran Home at Topton, the been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Lutheran Home at Topton, the?
(610) 682-1400. The facility is located at One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA 19562.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.