16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Curwensville, PA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $38,798 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
30 Fourth Avenue, Curwensville, PA
(814) 236-0600
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
131
Certified beds
Average residents
117
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Bonamour Health Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1984-05-07
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.51
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.94
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.39
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.60
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
42%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.7
0.8 pts better
|
1.9
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.2
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.8% |
86.9%
9.9 pts better
|
93.4%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
93.5%
6.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.9% |
3.2%
0.3 pts better
|
3.3%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.6% |
6.5%
5.9 pts better
|
11.4%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.3% |
6.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.9% |
19.9%
2 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.0% |
18.7%
3.7 pts better
|
16.7%
1.7 pts better
|
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 | 19.0% |
19.6%
0.6 pts better
|
16.3%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 14.6% |
18.3%
3.7 pts better
|
14.9%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.4% |
0.9%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.0% |
26.4%
1.6 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.6% |
5.3%
1.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 73.9% |
68.9%
5 pts better
|
81.7%
7.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.1% |
9.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% |
1.5%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 73.0% |
68.7%
4.3 pts better
|
79.7%
6.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.3% |
23.1%
7.8 pts better
|
23.9%
8.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (7 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-10-14
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-10-14
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-10-14
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 2025-10-14
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-12-03
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-12-03
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-03
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-12-03
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-12-03
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2024-12-03
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2024-12-03
Inspection history
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2025-11-14
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2025-11-14
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-11-14
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-11-14
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-11-14
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-11-14
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-11-14
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-11-14
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 2025-11-14
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 2025-11-14
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-11-14
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-11-14
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-11-14
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 2025-11-14
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-11-14
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-11-14
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-12-11
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 2024-12-11
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-12-11
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 2024-12-11
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-30
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-30
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 2024-03-21
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-12-27
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-27
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-12-27
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-27
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 2023-12-27
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-12-27
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-12-27
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-12-27
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-12-27
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-12-27
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 2023-12-27
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-12-27
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-10-24
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2023-05-11
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 2023-04-04
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $38,798
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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