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LAUREL RIDGE CENTER

75 HICKLE STREET, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401
Score: 42 / 100

CMS data shows Laurel Ridge Center earning a D grade with a score of 42/100, placing it below most facilities in Pennsylvania. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Laurel Ridge Center is near the national average, with 3.46 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Laurel Ridge Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.46 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.70 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.01 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.46 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Aug 19, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 12 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jun 25, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0636 Severity E
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    Jun 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jun 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jun 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 26.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 11.5% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 16.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 42 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
61
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7