The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
MOUNTAIN LAUREL HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CTR
CLEARFIELD, PA · Medicare-certified · 240 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
2 out of 5 stars overall. This home has a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating, with nurse staffing at 3.27 hours per resident per day below the federal benchmark of 4.1; quality measures are 5 stars, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2749 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2749.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.46
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.00
- Nurse aides
- 1.81
- Weekend nursing
- 2.96
Hours per resident per day.
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
17.6%28.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.4%5.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.2%7.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.3%9.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.4%9.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.4%19.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.7%28.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—99.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.9%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—78%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.8%87.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 1 health deficiency.
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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 3 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,190 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 47 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 5, 2023
- $8,190
Federal fine
Oct 5, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Dec 15, 2021
Now operated by Mountain Laurel Opco LLC, previously Guardian Elder Care at Clearfield, LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 127.5 residents on an average day (53% of 240 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 51 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.