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LAUREL RIDGE CENTER

UNIONTOWN, PA · Medicare-certified · 61 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

LAUREL RIDGE CENTER (UNIONTOWN, PA) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star health inspection and quality ratings and 2-star staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 3.29 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $22,640 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.2938 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $22,640recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2938.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.80
Licensed practical nurses
0.76
Nurse aides
1.73
Weekend nursing
2.95

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%

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

28.1%16.7%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

2.3%2.6%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

14.3%6.4%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2.3%2.8%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

13.9%6.9%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

40.6%3.6%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

—20.2%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

24.3%32.3%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%1.7%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

1.6%0%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

10.4%21.1%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

3.1%32.3%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

—95.9%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—93.4%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

93.1%85.6%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: K

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The home failed to arrange hospice services or help the resident transfer to a place that would provide hospice care. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 849 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F

The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $22,640 was recorded.

  4. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  6. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  8. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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  9. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $22,640 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    May 25, 2026

    $22,640

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 184 homes · 2.3 stars avg
Occupancy
49.2 residents on an average day (81% of 61 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 58 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.