Transitional Sub-Acute Unit
Scout 100Wyomissing, PA · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Wyomissing's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,180–$14,180/mo
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Lutheran Home at Topton, the
One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA 19562 · Berks County
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.Photos via google places.
Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 48% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Topton's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Lutheran Home at Topton, the is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Topton, PA, with 194 certified beds and an average of about 93 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.90 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.92 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 68.4%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.90 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (68.4%)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Topton for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 194
- Avg. residents/day
- 93
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 395117
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,180–$14,180/mo (median $12,330) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,890–$7,710/mo (median $6,070) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Reading prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.90
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.92
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 68.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 3
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-09-18
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (12 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-09-18Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-09-18Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-06-27Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-10-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2023-11-15Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2023-11-15Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-11-15Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2023-11-15Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are…
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
One South Home Avenue, Topton, PA
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Lutheran Home at Topton, the
How much does Lutheran Home at Topton, the cost?
Lutheran Home at Topton, the does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Topton, PA area typically runs $11,180–$14,180 per month (median $12,330, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Lutheran Home at Topton, the's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Lutheran Home at Topton, the 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Lutheran Home at Topton, the?
Staff provide about 3.90 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 68.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Lutheran Home at Topton, the?
Lutheran Home at Topton, the has 12 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Lutheran Home at Topton, the have availability?
Typically 48% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Lutheran Home at Topton, the offer?
Lutheran Home at Topton, the in Topton, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 194 beds.
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