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 September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating, while quality measures are 5 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 3.27 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2749 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 23, 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 home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 July 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 19 health deficiencies.
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- 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 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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- 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.