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Laurel Ridge Center
75 Hickle Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 · Fayette County · (724) 437-9871
61 certified beds, about 49 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1968
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395243 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 26, 2025, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
Of 17 health citations since August 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $22,640 in the last three years; the largest was $22,640, and the latest is dated May 25, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.29 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.80 of those hours.
55.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Genesis Healthcare, an affiliated group of 184 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.
108/23
207/24
208/24
606/25
108/25
105/26
407/26
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 17 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
1K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
4D
8E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
2B
0C
July 9, 2026Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- K Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement procedures to ensure availability of prescribed medications. This failure resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation for four of 25 residents (Residents R1, R2, R3, and R4).
- E Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the medical provider of the inability to provide ordered antibiotic medications for four of 25 residents (Residents R1, R2, R3, and R4).
- 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 interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nurses exhibited skills and competency for ten of 18 licensed practical nurses (Employees E4, E5, E6, E7, E8, E9, E10, E11, E12, and E13) by having failed to provide order medications that were available in the medication dispensing machine for 16 of 50 residents (R2, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, R18, and R19).
- E Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of job descriptions, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and the former Director of Nursing (DON) failed to implement procedures to ensure availability of prescribed medications. This failure resulted in a resident who was ordered intravenous antibiotic medication to be rehospitalized to receive the ordered medication (Resident R1). This failure created an Immediate Jeopardy situation for four of 25 residents who failed to receive medications (Resident R1, R2, R3, and R4).
May 25, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of observations, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents are free of significant medication errors for one of four residents reviewed (Resident R1).
August 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, incident reports, facility documents, employee statements, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident received adequate supervision which resulted in an elopement (resident exits to an unsupervised and unauthorized location without staff's knowledge). for one resident (Resident R1). This failure created an immediate jeopardy situation for one of 14 ambulatory residents. This was identified for past non-compliance for Resident R1.
June 26, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation, resident, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for six of seventeen residents as required (Residents R3, R505, R500, R501, R502, and R504) on one of three nursing units and the main dining room.
- E Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User's Manual, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that comprehensive Minimum Data Set assessments were completed in the required time frame for four of eight residents (Resident R105, R109, R155, and R157).
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify physicians of increased and decreased capillary blood glucose (CBG) levels for one of four residents (R27).
- E Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, documents, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were free from significant medication errors for two of five residents (Resident R4 and R30).
- B Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, 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 the facility bed-hold policy at the time of transfer for five of nine residents reviewed for hospitalization (Resident R1, R15, R23, R25, and R27).
- B Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, personnel in-service training records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program for three of eight staff members (Employee E4, E5, and E6).
August 27, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and documents, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain a resident was free from the use of a physical restraint without a physician's order for one of three residents reviewed (Resident R1).
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of state laws, facility documents, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement policies and procedures for covered individuals to report the suspicion and/or observation of possible abuse for one of three residents (Resident R1).
July 12, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify physicians of increased and decreased Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) levels and failed to assess residents for hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and hypoglycemia (low blood glucose), for three of seven Residents (Residents R5, R30, R37).
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to protect residents from neglect for one of two residents (Resident R12), by failing to follow physicians orders during transfer from a wheelchair into bed. This was identified as past non-compliance.
August 11, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- F Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to maintain ongoing communication with hospice services (a special model of care for patients who are in the late phase of an incurable illness and wish to receive end-of-life care) center for two of two residents receiving hospice (Resident R13 and R49).
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations on file: 2 on June 26, 2025, 1 on July 12, 2024, 12 on August 11, 2023.
Every fire safety citation15 citations
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- C Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Meet other general requirements.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 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 Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | Fine | $22,640 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 3.29 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.80 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.95 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.73 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.76 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 55.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 57.1% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.34 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 3.43 on weekdays and 2.95 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 10.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.69 in April to June 2025 to 3.29 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 | 3.29 | 0.80 | 3.43 | 2.95 | 10.4% | 0 of 90 | 49 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.44 | 0.94 | 3.58 | 3.08 | 5.5% | 0 of 92 | 49 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.46 | 0.95 | 3.63 | 3.01 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 52 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.69 | 0.89 | 3.84 | 3.31 | 3.7% | 0 of 91 | 54 |
| 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 | 18.2 | 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 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.2 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.0 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 43.2 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.9 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: 75 HICKLE STREET OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Genesis Healthcare, a group of 184 nursing homes averaging 2.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Pa Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 09/07/2007 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Gen Operations II LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc. (publicly Traded) | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Genesis Operations LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2011 | |
| Ghc Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/07/2007 | |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Whitman, Arnold | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 02/02/2015 | |
| Whitman, Arnold | Corporate director | Individual | 12/01/2012 | |
| Berg, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/02/2015 | |
| Bazylak, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/09/2019 | |
| Genesis Operations LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/11/2025 | |
| Bazylak, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/09/2019 |
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 are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2026: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2026: "Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on August 20, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.95 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.53.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Uniontown Nursing and Rehab Uniontown, 1.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Lafayette Manor, Inc Uniontown, 2.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Terrace Health & Rehab Center Uniontown, 2.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Aurora Nursing and Rehab Center Scottdale, 17 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 48 citations
- Quality Life Services - Henry Clay Markleysburg, 17.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Quality Life Services - Markleysburg Markleysburg, 17.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Madison, the Morgantown, 18.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 34 citations
Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- 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 Laurel Ridge Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Laurel Ridge Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Laurel Ridge Center get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 26, 2025. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Laurel Ridge Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $22,640 in the last three years.
- Does Laurel Ridge Center 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 Laurel Ridge Center?
- CMS lists 16 owners and managers, and links the home to Genesis Healthcare. Legal business name: 75 HICKLE STREET OPERATIONS 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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