LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON, THE
ONE SOUTH HOME AVENUE, Topton, PA 19562
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON, THE Compares
LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON, THE is a 194-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Topton, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (12.8%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 194 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 46% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (42% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (41% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.8% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% (43% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON, THE with other nursing homes in Topton.
What keeps LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON, THE'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 practices help LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON, THE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.3% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON, THE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 46% occupancy across 194 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON, THE?
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 LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON, THE?
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 Topton
Topton 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 Topton.
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