Home / Pennsylvania / Philipsburg
Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill
100 Dogwood Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866 · Centre County · (814) 342-6090
90 certified beds, about 88 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1982
Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395533 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 11, 2026, inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 39 health citations since August 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.00 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.45 of those hours.
50.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Continuum Healthcare, an affiliated group of 13 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
708/24
112/24
1607/25
1506/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 39 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
23D
12E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
2B
1C
June 11, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 15 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food items in a safe and sanitary manner and maintain equipment in a sanitary condition, in the main kitchen of the facility and store a prepared juice in a safe and sanitary manner during medication pass on one of three nursing units observed (first floor Cherry Blossom Lane).
- E Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide documentation that residents or resident representatives were given the opportunity to formulate an advance directive (a written instruction such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care for when the individual is incapacitated) for six of 12 residents reviewed (Residents 7, 9, 10, 26, 38, and 46).
- E Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff possessed the appropriate competencies and skill sets related to the care and assessment of residents who utilize a lift, PICC line, catheter care, medication administration, intravenous therapy, and dressing changes for three of three employees reviewed for competencies (Employees 13, 14, and 15).
- E Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of employee personnel and education records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that each nurse aide received 12 hours of in-service training annually for three of three nurse aides reviewed (Employees 3, 4, and 5).
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of select facility policies and procedures, observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that care and services were provided in a manner that enhanced resident dignity for one of 18 residents sampled (Resident 3).
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of select facility policies and procedures, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents' medication regime was free from potentially unnecessary medications for one of five residents reviewed for medication regimen review (Resident 1).
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure assessments accurately reflected a resident's status for three of 18 residents reviewed (Residents 1, 6, and 10).
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement a comprehensive person-centered hospice care plan for two of two hospice residents reviewed (Residents 2 and 6); and failed to develop and implement an individualized person-centered care plan to address dementia and cognitive loss displayed for one of four residents reviewed with dementia (Resident 1). Findings Include: Review of the facility documentation titled, Hospice and Nursing Facility Services Agreement, revealed a section of the document titled, Design and Maintenance of Nursing Facility Plan of Care (POC), that noted (in part) that the nursing facility shall develop a nursing facility POC for each new residential hospice patient. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, and resident family and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a dependent resident with activities of daily living assistance for one of three residents reviewed (Resident 8).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the highest practicable care regarding physician ordered weights for one of two residents reviewed for nutritional concerns (Resident 4).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement interventions to prevent future falls or accidents for one of three residents reviewed for falls (Resident 9).
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly store resident medications on one of three nursing units reviewed (first floor North Cherry Blossom Lane) and properly dispose of resident medications on one of three nursing units reviewed (second floor Magnolia Lane).
- D Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide routine dental services for two of 18 residents (Residents 44 and 9).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of select facility policies and procedures, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to prevent the potential spread of infection during medication administration pass for two of five residents observed (Residents 72 and 88), and ensure an environment free from the potential spread of infection on one of three nursing units (300-Unit).
- B Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident's representative received written notice of transfer and written notice of the facility bed-hold policy as soon as practicable for two of five residents reviewed for hospitalizations (Residents 7 and 23).
July 10, 2025Standard inspection · 16 citations
- E Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident and/or their representative received written notice of transfer and written notice of the facility bed-hold policy at the time of transfer for three of five residents reviewed for hospitalization (Residents 28, 59, and 65). Findings Include:Nursing documentation for Resident 65 dated May 15, 2025, at 11:58 PM revealed that the resident had a change in condition and 911 was called. A Medication Administration Note dated May 16, 2025, at 5:36 AM revealed that Resident 65 was admitted to the hospital for a urinary tract infection. A review of the census for Resident 65 revealed that the resident returned to the facility on May 21, 2025. [...]
- E Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide services to maintain a resident's range of motion ([NAME]) for one of two residents reviewed for ROM concerns (Resident 19).
- E Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of select facility policies and procedures, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement interventions promote acceptable parameters of nutritional status for one of five residents reviewed for nutritional concerns (Residents 28).
- E Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on employee personnel record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete a performance evaluation of each nurse aide at least once every 12 months for three of three nurse aides reviewed (Employees 7, 8, and 9).
- E Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement an individualized person-centered care plan to address dementia and cognitive loss displayed by three of five residents reviewed (Residents 33, 52, and 61).
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food items in a safe and sanitary manner, maintain equipment in a sanitary condition, and prepare food items in accordance with professional standards in the facility's main kitchen.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of select facility policies and procedures, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to offer recommended pneumococcal immunizations for five of five residents reviewed for immunizations (Resident 11, 18, 19, 23 and 29).
- E Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of employee education records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nurse aides received 12 hours of in-service training annually for three of three nurse aides reviewed (Employees 7, 8, and 9).
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of select facility policies and procedures, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to thoroughly investigate a resident's injury of unknown origin for one of 18 sampled residents (Resident 12).
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care and services to maintain or improve the ability to perform activities of daily living for one of two residents reviewed for eating concerns (Resident 12).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the highest practicable care regarding physician ordered medication parameters for one of one resident reviewed for concerns (Resident 43) and failed to provide the highest practicable care regarding pacemaker care for one of one resident reviewed (Resident 384). Clinical record review for Resident 43 revealed a diagnosis list that included hypertension (high blood pressure), essential hypertension, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat that comes and goes). Review of Resident 43's current care plan revealed the resident has an altered cardiovascular status related to the medical history. An intervention included to administer medications as ordered. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate respiratory care and services for one of one resident reviewed (Residents 23).
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to identify triggers related to a resident's diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), to provide culturally, competent, trauma-informed care, and to eliminate or mitigate re-traumatization for one of five residents reviewed for mood/behavior (Resident 59).
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a consultant pharmacist reviewed a resident's medication regimen monthly for one of five residents reviewed for potentially unnecessary medications (Resident 65).
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and staff and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to assist a resident to obtain routine dental care for one of one resident reviewed for dental concerns (Resident 23).
- C Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly contain and dispose of garbage in the facility's main dumpster area.
December 11, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of select policies and procedures, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nursing services met professional standards of quality according to the Pennsylvania Code Title 49, Professional and Vocational Standards, by failing to ensure licensed nursing staff were knowledgeable in the necessary care and services for one of one resident reviewed with a peripherally inserted central catheter (Resident CR1; Employee 3)
August 2, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to store food and maintain food service equipment in a safe and sanitary manner and prevent the potential for food contamination in the facility's main kitchen.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to accommodate resident needs regarding the accessibility of a call bell for two of 17 residents reviewed (Residents 25 and 53).
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a written notice of the facility's bed hold policy to the resident or responsible party for two of seven residents reviewed for hospitalizations (Residents 8 and 13).
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to identify and refer a resident with a diagnosed mental disorder for level II review for one of one resident reviewed for PASRR (Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review) compliance (Resident 10).
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to identify triggers related to a resident's diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, to provide culturally, competent, trauma-informed care and eliminate or mitigate re-traumatization for one of one resident reviewed (Resident 10).
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident received or was offered pneumococcal conjugate vaccines for two of five residents reviewed for immunization concerns (Residents 7 and 168).
- B Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a written notice of transfer that included all the written components to the resident and/or the resident's responsible party for two of seven residents reviewed (Resident 8 and 13).
Fire safety inspections
21 fire safety citations on file: 5 on June 11, 2026, 3 on July 10, 2025, 13 on August 2, 2024.
Every fire safety citation21 citations
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.00 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.45 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.80 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.59 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.95 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 50.0% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 53.8% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.11 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.08 on weekdays and 3.80 on weekends, 7% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.85 in April to June 2025 to 4.00 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.00 | 0.45 | 4.08 | 3.80 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 88 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.95 | 0.51 | 4.08 | 3.62 | 3.6% | 0 of 92 | 86 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.95 | 0.51 | 4.08 | 3.63 | 10.7% | 0 of 92 | 86 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.85 | 0.52 | 3.99 | 3.52 | 9.0% | 0 of 91 | 86 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.1 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.2 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.2 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.3 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.0 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PHILLIPSBURG SNF OPCO LLC. CMS links this home to Continuum Healthcare, a group of 13 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruckstein, Daniel | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2024 | |
| Continuum Healthcare I Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/01/2024 | |
| Anderson, Amy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2024 | |
| Bruckstein, Daniel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2024 | |
| Millinder, Travis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2024 | |
| Andrew Tobias 2021 Family Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/01/2024 | |
| Continuum Healthcare I Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/01/2024 | |
| Dorncare Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/01/2024 | |
| Phillipsburg SNF Realty LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/01/2024 | |
| Rudnik Capital LLC Defined Benefit Plan | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/01/2024 | |
| Anderson, Amy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2024 | |
| Brisman, Yaacov | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2024 | |
| Bruckstein, Daniel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2024 | |
| Halberstam, Benjamin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2024 | |
| Lavery, Doriann | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2025 | |
| Millinder, Travis | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2024 | |
| Tobias, Lauren | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on June 11, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on June 11, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on June 11, 2026: "Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 11, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
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Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Pennsylvania. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Care Facility Locator, where Pennsylvania publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill get at its last inspection?
- 15 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 11, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers, and links the home to Continuum Healthcare. Legal business name: PHILLIPSBURG SNF OPCO LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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