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Shenango Presbyterian Home

NEW WILMINGTON, PA 16142 View Map

Shenango Presbyterian Home is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

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Shenango Presbyterian Home is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. It offers a range of services including independent living, personal care, dementia care, and skilled nursing. The community is designed to support the independence, health, and well-being of its residents.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.24/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 46

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

84.2%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 16 days

Private pay

61% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Medicaid

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

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$9.3M

Operating deficit

-$1.1M

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$9,288,661.00

Operating deficit

$-1,072,047.00

Payroll costs

$3.9M

42.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$6.2M

Total costs $10.2M

46-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

LICENSED

Facility Type

PERSONAL CARE HOMES

License Date

March 11, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 440340

CMS Certification Number: 396105

County: LAWRENCE

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: SHENANGO PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE

Profit status: NON-PROFIT

Care Services

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

All Levels of Care

Independent Living

Personal Care

Dementia Care

Rehab & Skilled Nursing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Independent Living, Personal Care, Dementia Care, Rehab & Skilled Nursing

Results

6 with citations

0 without citations

Show Inspection Reports

2 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

40 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

1 enforcement action

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

Waivers: 0

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Shenango Presbyterian Home

SNF

PA 16142

SHENANGO PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE

84.2%

$8,730,230.00

$3,921,195.00

44.9%

28.20

5/5

5.2369

5/5

Arbutus Park Manor

SNF

PA 15904

176

BEGLIN, JULIAN

64.7%

$15,050,542.00

$8,441,928.00

56.1%

99.30

5/5

4.6620

3/5

5/5

Artman Lutheran Home

SNF

PA 19002

187

ENGSTROM, PAUL

94.4%

$28,157,874.00

$10,424,248.00

37%

56.90

5/5

4.4263

3/5

5/5

Christ the King Manor

SNF

PA 15801

160

BADACH, ANN

192.6%

$22,878,610.00

$11,020,988.00

48.2%

119.60

3/5

4.0471

4/5

1/5

Chestnut Hill Lodge

SNF

Glenside

181

CH OPERATING HOLDINGS LLC

92.1%

$18,643,473.00

$5,460,491.00

29.3%

161.50

3/5

4.1846

3/5

2/5

Shenango Presbyterian Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: PA 16142

Bed Count: 78

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SHENANGO PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE

CCN: 396105

Occupancy: 84.2%

Home Revenue: $8,730,230.00

Payroll Costs: $3,921,195.00

Payroll %: 44.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 28.20

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.2369

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Arbutus Park Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: PA 15904

Bed Count: 176

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BEGLIN, JULIAN

CCN: 396069

Occupancy: 64.7%

Home Revenue: $15,050,542.00

Payroll Costs: $8,441,928.00

Payroll %: 56.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 99.30

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6620

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 3

Artman Lutheran Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: PA 19002

Bed Count: 187

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ENGSTROM, PAUL

CCN: 395922

Occupancy: 94.4%

Home Revenue: $28,157,874.00

Payroll Costs: $10,424,248.00

Payroll %: 37%

Avg Residents/Day: 56.90

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.4263

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Christ the King Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: PA 15801

Bed Count: 160

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BADACH, ANN

CCN: 395460

Occupancy: 192.6%

Home Revenue: $22,878,610.00

Payroll Costs: $11,020,988.00

Payroll %: 48.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 119.60

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0471

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Chestnut Hill Lodge

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Glenside

Bed Count: 181

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CH OPERATING HOLDINGS LLC

CCN: 395334

Occupancy: 92.1%

Home Revenue: $18,643,473.00

Payroll Costs: $5,460,491.00

Payroll %: 29.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 161.50

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1846

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 3

NEW WILMINGTON, PA 16142

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

16,761

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.1

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	16	7	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	12	8.5	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	27	7.6	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

57 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

14 staff

4.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

0.9hs shift avg

Dietary Services

4 staff

7.1hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

8.5%

of total hours from contractors

1,421 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	22	5	27	5,782	91	100%	7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	12	0	12	3,240	91	100%	8.5
Registered Nurse	16	0	16	2,979	91	100%	7
Dietitian	4	0	4	1,306	69	76%	7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	504	63	69%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	496	62	68%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	496	62	68%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	480	60	66%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	392	55	60%	7.1
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	318	54	59%	4.5
Speech Language Pathologist	0	4	4	277	64	70%	4.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	257	49	54%	5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	195	55	60%	3.5
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	22	24	26%	0.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	18	9	10%	2

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Total Health inspections 1

85% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 6.7

Last Health inspection on Sep 2023

Total Health citations 1

97% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 31.3

1 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 1 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 1

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 22, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

29 Total Residents

Medicare 5 (17.2%)

Medicaid 10 (34.5%)

Private Pay/Other 14 (48.3%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 12.1

10% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 11.0

Functional decline score 25.5

15% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 22.2

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 14.6%

23% below Pennsylvania average.

Walking Ability Worsened 27.3%

29% above Pennsylvania average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 34.6%

29% above Pennsylvania average.

Falls with Major Injury 4.6%

44% above Pennsylvania average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.6%

2% above Pennsylvania average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.2%

35% below Pennsylvania average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Pennsylvania average.

Antipsychotic Use 4.6%

73% below Pennsylvania average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.9%

14% above Pennsylvania average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

7% above Pennsylvania average.

Lost Too Much Weight 8.6%

29% above Pennsylvania average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 79.3%

15% better than Pennsylvania average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.6%

Near Pennsylvania average

Influenza Vaccine 82.0%

19% better than Pennsylvania average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Shenango Presbyterian Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 84.2% ↑ 0.2pp vs 2022

Net Income -$1,072,047 ↓ ~$613K vs 2022

Total Payroll $5,305,642 ↑ ~$616K vs 2022

Profit Margin -12.3% ↓ 6.6pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	90.3%	87.2%	85.2%	81.2%	84.2%	85.3%	80.2%	80.1%	84.9%	86.5%	78.6%	84.0%	84.2%
Beds	79	79	79	79	79	79	78	78	78	78	78	78	78
Net Income	-$59,879	-$362,772	-$243,231	-$237,841	$163,081	-$203,890	-$277,614	-$520,137	-$193,695	-$53,493	$1,152,858	-$458,784	-$1,072,047
Gross Revenue	$5,575,392	$5,584,036	$5,629,265	$5,945,286	$6,152,517	$6,244,288	$6,240,821	$6,968,265	$7,576,931	$7,740,246	$7,762,549	$8,123,701	$8,730,230
Operating Expenses	$6,088,237	$6,311,554	$6,296,856	$6,461,720	$6,507,309	$6,799,685	$6,899,049	$7,746,184	$8,096,502	$8,429,495	$8,071,169	$9,211,257	$9,841,607
Net Patient Revenue	$5,281,650	$5,187,331	$5,235,174	$5,552,776	$5,752,738	$5,893,374	$5,961,614	$6,512,937	$6,922,944	$7,140,145	$7,213,460	$7,603,846	$8,408,778
Total Payroll	$2,434,001	$2,718,515	$2,723,345	$2,681,737	$2,626,164	$2,817,602	$3,251,616	$3,728,564	$3,919,432	$4,122,833	$4,207,332	$4,689,903	$5,305,642
Profit Margin %	-1.1%	-6.5%	-4.3%	-4.0%	2.7%	-3.3%	-4.5%	-7.5%	-2.6%	-0.7%	14.9%	-5.7%	-12.3%
Medicare %	1.9%	1.7%	1.7%	1.9%	1.9%	1.1%	0.5%	4.1%	2.4%	3.6%	4.0%	4.0%	3.6%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	16.7%	17.7%	13.7%
Private %	98.1%	98.3%	98.3%	98.1%	98.1%	98.9%	99.5%	95.9%	97.6%	96.4%	79.3%	78.3%	82.7%
Revenue/Day	$202	$206	$212	$237	$236	$239	$261	$285	$287	$289	$322	$318	$351
Cost/Day	$233	$250	$256	$275	$267	$276	$302	$340	$335	$341	$361	$385	$410
Avg Length of Stay	109.8 days	109.5 days	198.3 days	168.2 days	211.3 days	249.0 days	173.5 days	93.8 days	67.3 days	86.3 days	81.2 days	96.2 days	74.1 days

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid 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).

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

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.

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

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.

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.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania 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.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

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.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Pennsylvania 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.

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.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

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.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania 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.

Shenango Presbyterian Home

Shenango Presbyterian Home is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Shenango Presbyterian Home is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Shenango Presbyterian Home

Shenango Presbyterian Home is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Shenango Presbyterian Home is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

8 visits/inspections

Results

2 complaints

40 total citations

1 enforcement action

Inspection Reports

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Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors

Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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