BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG
189 EAST TRESSLER BOULEVARD, Lewisburg, PA 17837
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How BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG Compares
BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG is a 102-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.7%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 102 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lewisburg, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.6% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (33% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.7% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (58% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.6% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG with other nursing homes in Lewisburg.
What keeps BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG's staffing levels 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 BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.6% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG's rating advantage in Lewisburg?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BUFFALO VALLEY LUTHERAN VILLAG?
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 Lewisburg
Lewisburg sits in Union County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 8,157 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $56,824
- Median home value
- $188,400
Demographics for Union County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lewisburg.
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