SAYRE HEALTH CARE CENTER
151 KEEFER LANE, Sayre, PA 18840
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SAYRE HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
SAYRE HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sayre, 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 lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.0%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (26% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.0% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (44% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.8% — 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 SAYRE HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SAYRE HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Sayre.
How is SAYRE HEALTH CARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SAYRE HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.3% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SAYRE HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.0% here versus 4.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SAYRE HEALTH CARE CENTER?
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 SAYRE HEALTH CARE CENTER?
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 Sayre
Sayre sits in Bradford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 12,948 (21.3%)
- Median age
- 44.5 years
- Median household income
- $52,375
- Median home value
- $150,900
Demographics for Bradford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sayre.
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