Home / Pennsylvania / Shippenville
Shippenville Nursing and Rehab
21158 Paint Boulevard, Shippenville, PA 16254 · Clarion County · (814) 226-5660
120 certified beds, about 96 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1983
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395607 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 12, 2026, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 25 health citations since July 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 3.51 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.55 of those hours.
60.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Valley West Health, an affiliated group of 12 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.
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 25 health citations on file.
June 12, 2026Standard inspection · 5 citations
- 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 review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement an intervention in a comprehensive person-centered care plan for a resident requiring suctioning (a procedure to remove unwanted fluid from a person) for one of 19 residents reviewed. (Residents R12).
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to promote cleanliness and help prevent the spread of infection regarding respiratory care equipment for one of 19 residents reviewed (Resident R12).
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure medications were administered according to physician's orders for residents receiving dialysis (method of mechanically cleaning the blood) for one of two residents reviewed for dialysis (Resident R27).
- 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 review of facility policies, observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to appropriately discard outdated medications for one of three medication carts reviewed (B wing medication cart) and one of two medication rooms reviewed (200/300 medication room) and failed to prevent the opportunity for potential unauthorized access of medications on one of three medication carts observed (C wing medication cart).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to prevent the potential for cross-contamination during completion of a wound dressing change for one of 19 residents reviewed (Resident R29).
April 19, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physician's orders were followed for one of three residents reviewed (Resident R1).
June 13, 2025Standard inspection · 10 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility documents, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to correct Resident Council concerns for a period of six months (January 2025 through June 2025).
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, facility policies and facility documents, observations, resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide sufficient nursing staff and services to promote the physical and mental well-being and meet the needs for 10 of 26 residents interviewed (Residents R3, R7, R21, R27, R42, R60, R76, R77, R93, and R199).
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to serve food in a safe and sanitary manner during tray line and ensure that food was stored in accordance with standards for food safety in the main kitchen, and resident pantries (D Wing, A Wing, Skilled Wing pantries and Kitchen).
- D 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 facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to assure physician orders and resident's Pennsylvania Order for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST- a legal document specifying the resident/responsible party choices regarding life-sustaining treatments) were consistent for two of 22 residents reviewed (Residents R46 and R60).
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to provide the resident and/or resident representative with a written notice of the facility bed-hold policy (explanation of how long a bed can be held during a leave of absence and the cost per day) and failed to make certain that the necessary resident information was communicated to the receiving health care provider for one of four residents reviewed (Resident R46).
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a written summary of the baseline care plan and order summary to the resident and/or representative for three of 26 residents reviewed (Residents R15, R51 and R89).
- D 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 review of facility policy and clinical records, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident with limited range of motion received physician ordered treatment and services to prevent further decrease in range of motion for one of three residents reviewed (Resident R5).
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide oxygen according to physician's orders for one of one residents reviewed for respiratory services (Resident R18).
- 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 review of facility policy, manufacturer's recommendations, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that medications were properly dated when opened and discarded in a timely manner for two of three medication carts reviewed (A Wing medication and Skilled Wing medication cart).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to prevent the potential for cross-contamination during completion of a wound dressing change for one of one residents reviewed (Resident R75).
May 1, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Pennsylvania Code Title 49. Professional and Vocational Standards, facility job descriptions, clinical records, facility documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow nursing standards of practice to ensure the physician was contacted regarding an incomplete order prior to medication administration for one of eight residents reviewed (Resident R1).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to enter physician's orders timely resulting in a delay in treatment for one of eight residents reviewed (Resident R1).
February 21, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D 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, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary resident common area for one of four resident units (Alzheimer's Care Unit).
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Pennsylvania Code Title 49. Professional and Vocational Standards, facility job descriptions, clinical records, facility documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow nursing standards of practice to ensure medications are obtained from pharmacy in a timely manner for one of 12 residents reviewed (Resident R1).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, facility documents, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to follow physician's orders related to a medication order resulting in a delay in treatment for one of 12 residents reviewed (Resident R1).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, clinical records, facility documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate clinical records for one of 12 residents reviewed (Resident R1).
July 11, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and facility documentation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS-periodic assessment of resident care needs) to accurately reflect the resident's status at the time of the assessment for one of 19 residents reviewed (Resident R50).
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a clinical rationale and duration for the continued use of a PRN (as needed) psychotropic (affecting the mind) medication beyond 14 days for one of 19 residents reviewed (Resident R57).
- 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 review of facility policies, observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to appropriately discard outdated medications for two of three medication carts reviewed (B wing skilled and A wing medication carts).
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 2 on June 12, 2026, 2 on June 13, 2025, 1 on July 11, 2024.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- C Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- C Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- C Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- B Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- B Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
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) | 3.51 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.55 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.21 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.96 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.00 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 60.0% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 72.7% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.76 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 3.63 on weekdays and 3.21 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 26.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.18 in April to June 2025 to 3.51 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 | 3.51 | 0.55 | 3.63 | 3.21 | 26.9% | 0 of 90 | 96 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.46 | 0.61 | 3.59 | 3.14 | 32.7% | 0 of 92 | 99 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.36 | 0.67 | 3.47 | 3.09 | 24.1% | 0 of 92 | 100 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.18 | 0.48 | 3.27 | 2.94 | 12.4% | 0 of 91 | 98 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Pennsylvania
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $21.44 | $18.88 to $22.52 | 67,740 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.74 | $29.02 to $35.01 | 38,260 |
| Registered nurses | $46.36 | $38.75 to $50.35 | 146,520 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 19.4 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.0 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.4 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.8 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.9 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SHIPPENVILLE PA OPCO LLC. CMS links this home to Valley West Health, a group of 12 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Pa Opco Holdings I LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 10/29/2024 |
| Valley West Health LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/24/2025 | |
| Franco, Aharon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/24/2025 | |
| Rami, Isaac | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/24/2025 | |
| Beverly Enterprises - Pennsylvania, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Beverly Enterprises LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Beverly Health and Rehabilitiation Services, Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Drumm Intermediary Sub Co LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Drumm Merger Co | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Drumm Merger Co Sub LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Fillmore Strategic Investors LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Geary Property Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Gph Shippenville LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Iskeb 2024 Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/24/2025 | |
| Iskeb Western Pa LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Keystone Ventures LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Pearl Senior Care, LLC. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Surety Compliance | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/24/2025 | |
| Valley West Health LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Washington State Investment Board | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Western Pa Opco Holdings I LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/17/2024 | |
| Andrews, Heather | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/24/2025 | |
| Finn, Nicholas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/24/2025 | |
| Franco, Aharon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/24/2025 | |
| Hicks, Barbara | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/17/2024 | |
| Karity, Sarah | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/24/2025 | |
| Linam, Kim | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/24/2025 | |
| Miller, Jean | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/24/2025 | |
| Polito, Melissa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/17/2024 | |
| Rami, Isaac | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/24/2025 | |
| Rasmussen-Jones, Holly | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/24/2025 | |
| Rossino, Susen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/17/2024 |
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 7 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2026: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2026: "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."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 13, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.21 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.53.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor Brookville, 16.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit Seneca, 17.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Dr Arthur Clifton McKinley Ctr Brookville, 18.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Oakwood Heights Village Oil City, 18.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Oil City Nursing and Rehab Oil City, 19.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Lecom at Snyder Memorial Marienville, 21.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Caring Place, the Franklin, 24.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 25 citations
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 Shippenville Nursing and Rehab's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Shippenville Nursing and Rehab 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Shippenville Nursing and Rehab get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 12, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Shippenville Nursing and Rehab been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Shippenville Nursing and Rehab 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 Shippenville Nursing and Rehab?
- CMS lists 32 owners and managers, and links the home to Valley West Health. Legal business name: SHIPPENVILLE PA 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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