PHOEBE BERKS
1 HEIDELBERG DRIVE, Wernersville, PA 19565
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 PHOEBE BERKS Compares
PHOEBE BERKS is a 119-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wernersville, 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 health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.2%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 119 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (63% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.7% — 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 PHOEBE BERKS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PHOEBE BERKS with other nursing homes in Wernersville.
What keeps PHOEBE BERKS's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is PHOEBE BERKS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PHOEBE BERKS doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 26.7% here versus 22.5% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at PHOEBE BERKS?
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 PHOEBE BERKS?
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 Wernersville
Wernersville 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 Wernersville.
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