7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Girard, PA
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $10,033 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
8300 West Ridge Road, Girard, PA
(814) 474-5521
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
300
Certified beds
Average residents
210
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.41
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.19
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.90
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.12
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
39%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
71%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
1.7
1 pts better
|
1.9
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.2
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.5% |
86.9%
3.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
9.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.9% |
93.5%
6.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
8.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.0% |
3.2%
1.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.9% |
6.5%
4.4 pts worse
|
11.4%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.6% |
6.5%
0.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.3% |
19.9%
2.6 pts better
|
19.6%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 29.6% |
18.7%
10.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
12.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.1% |
0.2%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 23.9% |
19.6%
4.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
7.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 25.2% |
18.3%
6.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
10.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
0.9%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.6% |
1.7%
0.1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.4% |
26.4%
5 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.3% |
5.3%
2 pts better
|
5.1%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 73.7% |
68.9%
4.8 pts better
|
81.7%
8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.7% |
9.8%
0.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.5% |
1.5%
About the same
|
1.6%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 42.4% |
68.7%
26.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
37.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 44.0% |
23.1%
20.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
20.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Corrected 2025-07-24
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-24
Fire Safety
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 2025-07-24
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 2025-07-24
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-07-24
Fire Safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2025-07-24
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-07-24
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-07-24
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-07-24
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-24
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2025-07-24
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
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 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-08-16
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 2024-08-16
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-09-15
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 2023-09-15
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Inspection history
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-07-31
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-07-31
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-31
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 2025-07-31
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 2025-07-31
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-07-31
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-18
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-29
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-08-30
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 2024-08-30
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-08-30
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 2024-08-30
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-31
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-04
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 2023-09-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-09-20
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-09-20
Health
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2023-09-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-20
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $10,033
Fine
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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