BERKS HEIM NURSING & REHABILITATION
1011 BERKS ROAD, Leesport, PA 19533
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BERKS HEIM NURSING & REHABILITATION Compares
BERKS HEIM NURSING & REHABILITATION is a 420-bed government-owned nursing facility in Leesport, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (8.6%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 420 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.9% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (40% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (47% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 8.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% (62% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BERKS HEIM NURSING & REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BERKS HEIM NURSING & REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Leesport.
What keeps BERKS HEIM NURSING & REHABILITATION's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is BERKS HEIM NURSING & REHABILITATION doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.9% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BERKS HEIM NURSING & REHABILITATION keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.5% here versus 4.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BERKS HEIM NURSING & REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BERKS HEIM NURSING & REHABILITATION?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Leesport
Leesport sits in Berks County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 72,293 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $66,154
- Median home value
- $187,600
Demographics for Berks County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Leesport.
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