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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Mifflin Center

Shillington, PennsylvaniaMedicare inspection record
(610) 777-7841

About Mifflin Center

Mifflin Center brings together experienced clinical staff and personalized care planning to support recovery and wellness in Shillington, Pennsylvania. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation programs focus on helping residents regain independence through evidence-based therapies and compassionate attention to each person's unique needs.

Community at a glance

Capacity

136 residents

Location

Shillington, PA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

500 EAST PHILADELPHIA AVENUE, Shillington, Pennsylvania 19607

(610) 777-7841

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on December 19, 2025, state inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 25 minutes with each resident a day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3 hours 53 minutes.

Medicare has not fined Mifflin Center in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 25 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day28 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average
Nursing staff who left in the past year23%Below the Pennsylvania average

Inspections

18 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

March 12, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 8, 2026

January 27, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 26, 2026
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 26, 2026
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 26, 2026
December 19, 2025 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 16, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 16, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 16, 2026
November 15, 2024 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Dec 18, 2024
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Dec 18, 2024
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Dec 18, 2024
December 7, 2023 · Standard inspection · 8 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 25, 2024
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 25, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 25, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 25, 2024
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 25, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 25, 2024
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 25, 2024
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Jan 25, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
500 East Philadelphia Avenue Operations LLC
Medicare-certified beds
136
Average residents per day
130
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
January 1, 1967
Part of a chain
Genesis Healthcare, 184 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
395138

Location

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500 EAST PHILADELPHIA AVENUEShillington, PA 19607

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Questions about Mifflin Center

How did Mifflin Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on December 19, 2025 and cited 7 health deficiencies, 4 of them from complaint investigations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Mifflin Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 25 minutes with each resident per day, including 28 minutes from registered nurses. 23% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Mifflin Center been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Mifflin Center in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Shillington Skilled Nursing in Pennsylvania Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026