Spang Crest
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Pennsylvania, PA
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Spang Crest

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Pennsylvania, PA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Spang Crest accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Spang Crest

If your family is seeking high quality care for your senior loved ones in Lebanon County, you can be sure to find it at Spang Crest. Offering resident-centered care, seniors are sure to find that the care and assistance offered here at this facility to fully meet all the needs of the seniors. Additionally, the space in this facility is built to be spacious to make sure the residents are relaxed but are designed to create a home-like environment ensuring comfort.

Various activities are also available to all residents to keep them engaged and to allow for socialization among the residents. Aside from fostering connections, these events and activities are also in place for stimulation as they help keep the residents active. For families seeking comprehensive care in Lebanon County, Spang Crest is an excellent choice.

(717) 274-1495

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 3.9% Above PA avg. ▲ 3.9% Above PA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 13.6% Above PA avg. ▲ 13.6% Above PA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 50.9% Below PA avg. ▼ 50.9% Below PA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 47.4% Below PA avg. ▼ 47.4% Below PA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Pennsylvania state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 125th out of 171 homes in Pennsylvania.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 46m per day
Rank #125 / 171Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 171 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Pennsylvania average, with a ranking across 171 Pennsylvania SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Pennsylvania avg (4h 35m per day)
vs Pennsylvania avg
-18%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 23m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Higher occupancy than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%
Occupancy rate 80.4% Rank #58 / 174Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 174 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 174. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 137 days
Occupancy rate
80.4% Rank #58 / 174Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 174 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 174. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
137 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

42% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 19 - 20 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$19.0M
Operating deficit
-$981.5K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$19.0M Rank #111 / 174Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 174 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Pennsylvania SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$981.5K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #98 / 174Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 174 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Pennsylvania average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$9.6M
50.4% of revenue Rank #82 / 174Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd out of 174 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Pennsylvania average. Well-run Pennsylvania SNFs typically land around 53–61% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.4M
Total costs $20.0M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 71 / 100 Rank #50 / 175Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 175 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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Building Type: Single-story

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Types of Care at Spang Crest

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home

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Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023
Total health inspections 4

Pennsylvania average 6.7


Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations
9 Rank #53 / 171Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 171 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Pennsylvania State average, with a ranking across all 171 PA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Pennsylvania average 31.3

Citations per inspection
2.25 Rank #39 / 171Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 171 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Pennsylvania mean across 171 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Pennsylvania average 4.4


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

3 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 9 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.3


Serious Health citations
0
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.6

0 critical citations Pennsylvania average: 0.3

0 serious citations Pennsylvania average: 0.6

7 moderate citations Pennsylvania average: 29.5

2 minor citations Pennsylvania average: 0.8
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 20, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 20, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 20, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights minor citation Sep 20, 2024
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Spang Crest is located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled
General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
PA

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+
General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region
Asset Limits $8,000 individual
PA

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+
General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
PA

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
PA

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
PA

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
PA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+
General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
PA

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits
Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+
General PA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
PA

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Places of interest near Spang Crest

Address 7.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lebanon's city center to Spang Crest's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.93 miles to nearest hospital (WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital)

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 137
Employees 118
Contractors 19
Staff to resident ratio 1.65:1
15% worse than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average ratio: 1.94:1 Pennsylvania average ratio: 1.94:1See full Pennsylvania ranking
Avg staff/day 61
Average shift 7.5 hours
0% compared with Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 7.8 hours Pennsylvania average shift: 7.8 hoursSee full Pennsylvania ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 41,529

Nursing staff breakdown

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 33
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 63
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

10.6%

4,418 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Registered Nurse: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6306318,73291100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse3303311,06691100%8.2
Registered Nurse74111,97691100%9
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,8318695%7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,53291100%6.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331,0538189%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0331,0297178%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide0559697481%7
Speech Language Pathologist0337977279%6.9
Nurse Practitioner1015156369%8.2
Administrator1014966268%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014886167%8
Dietitian1014605864%7.9
Qualified Social Worker0114586167%7.5
Dental Services Staff1011281618%8
63 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
33 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 95%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 89%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 78%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 81%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 79%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 69%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 64%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 18%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 83
Medicare
4
4.8% of residents
Medicaid
35
42.2% of residents
Private pay or other
44
53% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.4
5% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 11.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 23.6
6% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 22.2

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.7%
In line with Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 19.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.2%
In line with Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 21.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 30.9%
16% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 26.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.3%
35% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.4%
In line with Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 5.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
16% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.4%
64% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 6.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
93% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 5.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.4%
19% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 17.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.6%
8% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 86.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.8%
In line with Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 93.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.1%
19% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.4%
53% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 55.9%
19% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.7%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Spang Crest

Is Spang Crest in a walkable area?

Spang Crest has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Spang Crest?

Spang Crest's occupancy is 80.4%.

What is the phone number of Spang Crest?

(717) 274-1495 will put you in contact with the team at Spang Crest.

Is Spang Crest Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Spang Crest is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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