Mifflin Center

Mifflin Center is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Mifflin Center is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Mifflin Center

500 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington, PA 19607 View Map

Mifflin Center is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Mifflin Center is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

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Overview of Mifflin Center

Mifflin Center of the Genesis Healthcare Community is a nursing home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the multi-awarded community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Mifflin Center cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting. 
The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians. 

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Home Information MIFFLIN CENTER
  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.

  • Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
136
Occupancy
95.5%
Total Bed Days Available
49640
Avg. Length of Stay
192 days
Avg. Residents per Day
127
Finance
Home Revenue
$26,040,276.00
Payroll Costs
$6,762,899.00
Profit
$-3,097,662.00
Total Home Costs
$20,056,221.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
26%
House Specifics:
CCN
395138
Owner Name
GENESIS PA HOLDINGS LLC
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Berks
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Church
Operations
Total Admissions
190
Total Discharges
250
% Medicaid Admissions
5%
% Medicare Admissions
77%
% Private Pay Admissions
18%
% Medicaid Discharges
24%
% Medicare Discharges
52%
% Private Pay Discharges
24%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
3 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3.23 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
31612
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
5304
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
11090
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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
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Mifflin Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Shillington
136
No
39
GENESIS PA HOLDINGS LLC
95.5%
$26,040,276.00
$6,762,899.00
26%
127.10
3/5
3.2299
3/5
3/5
3/5
Complete Care at Berkshire
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Reading
130
No
33
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91.3%
$16,059,705.00
$5,268,981.00
32.8%
121.50
5/5
3.5083
4/5
3/5
5/5
Fairlane Gardens at Reading
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
53
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Laureldale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
17
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Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
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For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
86
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

213
Total Staff
147
Employees
66
Contractors
51,277
Total Hours (Quarter)
72
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse138.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse438.1 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1017.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
158 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
9 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
27 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Social Services
6 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4%
of total hours from contractors
2,043 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 41 Licensed Practical Nurse: 19 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant604110123,61791100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse24194310,11491100%8.1
Registered Nurse130134,20191100%8.5
Mental Health Service Worker4041,4716774%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist4041,4348290%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide100101,4237785%7.1
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,34591100%6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician4041,1467481%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,1146571%8
Qualified Social Worker5059956875%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant4049288492%7.4
Qualified Activities Professional2027889099%8.5
Nurse Practitioner4045676470%8
RN Director of Nursing1015056673%7.7
Administrator1015046369%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0224946268%8
Other Social Services Staff1014876369%7.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant033973235%2.8
Medical Director011494448%1.1

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Dec 2022 – Nov 2024)

3
Inspections
17
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
5.67
Citations/Inspection
Nov 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
1
Moderate (D-F)
16
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
6
35% of total
Environmental
2
12% of total
Resident Rights
1
6% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 17
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (PA)
Avg Citations (State)
31.3
This Facility: 17
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Nov 15, 2024 D NutritionF0804 Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Dec 07, 2023 D EnvironmentalF0921 Corrected
Dec 07, 2023 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Dec 07, 2023 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Dec 07, 2023 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Dec 07, 2023 D Quality of CareF0690 Corrected
Dec 07, 2023 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Dec 07, 2023 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Dec 07, 2023 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Dec 01, 2022 C EnvironmentalF0921 Corrected
Dec 01, 2022 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Dec 01, 2022 D Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Dec 01, 2022 D Quality of CareF0697 Corrected
Dec 01, 2022 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Dec 01, 2022 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Genesis Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
132 Total Residents
Medicare 16 (12.1%)
Medicaid 93 (70.5%)
Private Pay/Other 23 (17.4%)
Specialized Care Beds
40 Total Specialty Beds
29.4% of Bed Capacity
40
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
29.4%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community HealthChoices (CHC)
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits: $8,000 (individual).
  • PA Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: 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)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: 16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program
Official government program page
  • 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 Specifics: High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
  • Services: 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
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.
  • Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • PA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.

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PA Medicaid CHC

Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: 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.).
PA OPTIONS

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits:
    $8,000 (individual).
  • PA Specifics:
    Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, 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 Specifics:
    16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Pennsylvania LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics:
    Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • 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 Specifics:
    High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
Pennsylvania SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:
    High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Pennsylvania SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • PA Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.

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