SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CEN
BUILDING #1, South Mountain, PA 17261
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CEN Compares
SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CEN is a 159-bed government-owned nursing facility in South Mountain, 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (62.3%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 159 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 56% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 62.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (251% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CEN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CEN with other nursing homes in South Mountain.
What keeps SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CEN'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 SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CEN doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 62.3% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CEN keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CEN's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 56% occupancy across 159 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 SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CEN?
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 SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CEN?
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 South Mountain
South Mountain sits in Franklin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.5% 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+
- 30,172 (19.5%)
- Median age
- 41.7 years
- Median household income
- $63,420
- Median home value
- $186,300
Demographics for Franklin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near South Mountain.
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