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Elk Haven Nursing Home

785 JOHNSONBURG ROAD, SAINT MARYS, PA, 15857
(814) 234-2618
elkhavennursinghome.com
120 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections5/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
395341
Care type
Nursing home
County
Elk
Facility name
Elk Haven Nursing Home
Street address
785 JOHNSONBURG ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Saint Marys, PA 15857
Phone
(814) 234-2618
Website
elkhavennursinghome.com

About this facility — Elk Haven Nursing Home

Elk Haven Nursing Home is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Saint Marys and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Elk Haven Nursing Home 15 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $8,018 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Anderson, Arlene
Director · Operational control — since 2018
Crowe, Edward
Director — since 2024
Gabler, Danielle
Director — since 2024
Gerg, Charlette
Officer — since 2016
Graeca, Steven
Director — since 2020
Schreiber, Robert
Officer — since 2021
Sorg, June
Governing body · Officer · Operational control — since 2017

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1975-08-13
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
3 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$8,018 total
Last standard inspection
2026-05-29
Nurse staffing
3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$225 per day (≈ $6,840/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
42% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 54% private/other
Occupancy
67% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
46% below the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-29Health inspection3 citations
F-0584
B · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2026-06-30
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2026-06-30
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-06-30
2025-05-15Health inspection2 citations
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-06-18
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-06-18
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (10 citations)
2024-06-06Health inspection3 citations
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-07-10
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-07-10
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-10
2024-05-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-05-07
2026-05-29Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0100
C · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2026-08-19
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2026-07-16
K-0271
E · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2026-08-18
2025-05-15Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0912
B · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-06-18
2024-06-06Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-07-10
K-0912
B · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2024-07-10

Federal penalties

2024-05-09Fine$8,018
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 395341.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.519 ratings on Google
★★★★★Sue Ginther · 2023-06-21 · via Google

“They did wonderful caring for my stepmom after knee surgery. She said she learned more ADL skills from them than evem the Hospital rehab she was in. The staff were caring and compassionate. Therapists knowledgeable and helpful. Everyone fro Administration to housekeeping were warm and inviting. Highly recommend.”

★Brandon Alloe · 2021-08-22 · via Google

“I wouldn't put a family member in this facility because they don't treat their employees well, so that being said...how will they treat your family member? Being voted best nursing home in Elk County is just a tag they place on their facility. Who voted? No one knows. The nurses here have big head because of the claim that they are the best. Send your loved one to Pinecrest folks.”

★Matthew Correll · 2021-03-01 · via Google

“So I put a one star because there is no option for zero stars ! My experience today registering my mother was not good! A patient escaped the property, several employees didn’t realize she was gone for at least 10 to 15 mins. she was wondering the hospital grounds. They didn’t even know what she looked like! So I saw her and took them to her when realizing the nurses that where looking for her gav…”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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