The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN
JOHNSTOWN, PA · Medicare-certified · 63 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
2 of 5 stars overall. Health inspections are also 2 stars, staffing is 4 stars, and reported nurse staffing is 3.54 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark; the facility also has $10,824 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5385 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $10,824recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5385.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.84
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.85
- Nurse aides
- 1.85
- Weekend nursing
- 3.33
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 21%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.3%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
14.6%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.3%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
76%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
73.5%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
68.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — 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
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure IV fluids were given safely and appropriately when needed. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 694 — 42 CFR §483.25 — 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 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: 1 fine · $10,824 in total fines.
- $10,824
Federal fine
Aug 5, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CONTINUUM HEALTHCARE · 13 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 59.9 residents on an average day (95% of 63 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.