Cedar Haven Healthcare Center

Nursing Home · Lebanon, PA

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation For profit - Partnership

CMS certification number395770
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

590 South Fifth Avenue
Lebanon, PA 17042
Lebanon County
Phone
(717) 274-0421
ZIP code
17042 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
324
Residents per day
266.5 (82% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Legal name
Cedar Haven Acquisition LLC
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.05 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.17 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.98 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.90 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.93 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
40.1 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
59.1 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
November 21, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
24 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-31 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-21
2026-02-02 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-02-16
2025-12-22 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-12-03 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-02-11 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2024-11-21 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-12-27
2024-11-21 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 2024-12-20
2024-11-21 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-27
2024-11-21 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 2024-12-20
2024-11-21 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20
2024-11-21 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-20
2023-12-01 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-09
2023-12-01 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 2024-01-09
2023-12-01 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 2024-01-09
2023-12-01 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-09
2023-12-01 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-09
2023-12-01 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-09
2023-12-01 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-09
2022-12-09 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 2023-01-10
2022-12-09 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-10
2022-12-09 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-10
2022-12-09 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-10
2022-12-09 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 2023-01-10
2022-12-09 Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
F0850 · Administration Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-10

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $61,830 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-02-02Fine$10,553
2024-11-21Fine$51,277

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Blalack, Charles (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Blalack, Charles (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pearlstein, Robert (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stauffer, George (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lehman, Gary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pearlstein, Robert (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Cedar Haven Healthcare Center?

Cedar Haven Healthcare Center has a 1-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 Cedar Haven Healthcare Center have?

It has 324 certified beds and cares for about 267 residents per day.

Has Cedar Haven Healthcare Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $61,830 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Cedar Haven Healthcare Center?

(717) 274-0421. The facility is located at 590 South Fifth Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.