5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Clarion, PA
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $8,018 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
999 Heidrick Street, Clarion, PA
(814) 226-6380
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
83
Certified beds
Average residents
76
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Valley West Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1985-08-05
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.62
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.98
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.89
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.22
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
64%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
1.7
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.6 |
1.2
1.4 pts worse
|
1.8
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.2% |
86.9%
10.3 pts better
|
93.4%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.0% |
93.5%
3.5 pts better
|
95.5%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.9% |
3.2%
3.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 7.5% |
6.5%
1 pts worse
|
11.4%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.3% |
6.5%
4.2 pts better
|
5.4%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 39.0% |
19.9%
19.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
19.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.9% |
18.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.5% |
19.6%
3.1 pts better
|
16.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.7% |
18.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
3.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.3% |
1.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.1% |
26.4%
2.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
9.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.4% |
5.3%
2.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 79.9% |
68.9%
11 pts better
|
81.7%
1.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.7% |
9.8%
3.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.5%
0.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.9% |
68.7%
18.2 pts better
|
79.7%
7.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.3% |
23.1%
0.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-04-18
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-04-18
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-04-18
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Inspection history
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-02-04
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Health
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 2025-04-25
Health
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-30
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-05-16
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-05-16
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-05-16
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-05-16
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-16
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-05-16
Health
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 only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-05-16
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-16
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-15
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Health
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 2023-06-21
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $8,018
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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