The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
The Lutheran Home at Johnstown
Registered name: HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN
JOHNSTOWN, PA · Medicare-certified · 63 beds
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Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
The Lutheran Home at Johnstown has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, a recent abuse citation, and $22,289 in fines in the last 24 months. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.64 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.644 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $22,289recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.644.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.84
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.98
- Nurse aides
- 1.83
- Weekend nursing
- 3.57
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 23%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
24%21.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.9%6.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.4%1.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
10.7%16.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.9%29.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.8%3.9%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.7%13.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
36.1%21%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%68.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—76%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.4%95.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—73.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
70.3%88.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,465 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,824 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $22,289 in total fines.
- $11,465
Federal fine
Apr 14, 2026
- $10,824
Federal fine
Aug 5, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2023
Now operated by Johnstown Pa Opco LLC, previously Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries INC..
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CONTINUUM HEALTHCARE · 13 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 61.3 residents on an average day (97% of 63 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.