St John Specialty Care Center
Mars, Pennsylvania
500 Wittenberg Way, Mars, PA, 16046
St John Specialty Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $13,042
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.12 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.36 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.42 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.06 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 2 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 172 certified beds · ~134 avg residents/day (78% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
St. John Specialty Care Center is a 172-bed non-profit nursing facility located in Mars, Pennsylvania. The center holds a 2-star overall rating from CMS, reflecting a 2-star health inspection rating and a 3-star rating for quality measures. It maintains a 4-star staff-to-resident ratio rating.
Location
500 Wittenberg Way, Mars, PA, 16046, Mars, PA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for St John Specialty Care Center?
- St John Specialty Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did St John Specialty Care Center score on health inspections?
- St John Specialty Care Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for St John Specialty Care Center?
- St John Specialty Care Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does St John Specialty Care Center have?
- St John Specialty Care Center has 172 certified beds.
- Does St John Specialty Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, St John Specialty Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is St John Specialty Care Center located?
- St John Specialty Care Center is located at 500 Wittenberg Way, Mars, PA, 16046, Mars, Pennsylvania.
- How can I contact St John Specialty Care Center?
- You can reach St John Specialty Care Center by phone at +1 724-625-1571.
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