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Garvey Manor

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise extremely clean and well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.

1037 South Logan Boulevard, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648132 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Garvey Manor is highly regarded for its cleanliness and the professionalism of its staff, making it a comfortable environment for residents. However, families should be aware of recent concerns regarding facility safety and management; we recommend asking administration directly about their current security protocols and background check policies.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

12 reviews on Google
Garvey Manor is frequently praised for its clean, well-maintained environment and professional staff who show genuine care for residents. However, recent reviews have raised concerns regarding facility safety and management, specifically following reports of an employee-related incident in the parking lot.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff9.0Clean10.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Extremely clean and well-maintained facility
  • Professional and polite staff
  • Supportive environment for family events
  • Respects resident independence

Concerns

  • Safety and security concerns regarding staff conduct (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02017(1)5.02018(1)5.02019(1)5.02021(1)5.02024(1)2.62025(5)4.72026(3)

Distribution · 13 analyzed

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4
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've heard wonderful things about how clean and well-maintained Garvey Manor is; what are your specific protocols for maintaining that level of cleanliness?
  • 2Since we value independence, how do you balance providing necessary care with allowing residents to maintain their own daily routines?
  • 3What specific steps does your team take to ensure resident safety and maintain a secure environment for everyone in the building?
  • 4How do you approach staffing and training to ensure that the high level of professionalism noted by families is consistent across all shifts?
  • 5Could you tell us about the types of social activities or family events you host to keep the community feeling connected?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate protocol for notifying the family and providing care?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The facility was extremely clean and well maintained, so much so you could tell walking thru the door the staff take pride in their jobs.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

They provided a very large room, setup many tables and chairs for us to use. Mom dressed very nicely. She had such a great time too.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

The place is centrally located as quiet and peaceful and respects the independence of each resident. A big plus for my mother has been daily mass.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★
Source: 12 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.61hrs
81%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.60hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
83%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
94%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

7

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.2%
Better than Avg
Here
99.2%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Blair
90.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.2%
Better than Avg
Here
99.2%
US
95.5%
PA
93.5%
Blair
88.2%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.8%
US
15.5%
PA
17.7%
Blair
19.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
18.9%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Blair
19.1%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
22.6%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Blair
26.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.3%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Blair
5.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.7%
Better than Avg
Here
91.7%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Blair
74.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility66.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
66.3%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Blair
71.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.2%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Blair
1.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (10.1)
$40,641 in fines

Garvey Manor shows a concerning pattern with 56 deficiencies across five surveys, including families filing complaints about quality care standards and safety hazards. Primary issues involve fire safety systems, care planning, and quality oversight that persist across multiple years despite reported corrections. Most recent surveys continue finding problems with building safety, resident protection policies, and staff training, suggesting ongoing systemic challenges with maintaining consistent compliance standards.

Jul 24, 2025Routine
7
0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0729Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Aug 1, 2024Routine
21
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0352Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0730Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Aug 3, 2023Routine
21
0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0131Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0311Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0911Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0557Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0912Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Sep 28, 2022Routine
5
0311Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 1, 2024

$40,641

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Garvey Manor

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Carmelite Sisters for the Aged & Infirm

Chain Size

9 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 1 of 8 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Dale, SteveW-2 Managing EmployeeFerenchak, TheresaW-2 Managing EmployeeHirner, MaryW-2 Managing EmployeeAndrews, DavidOfficer / DirectorBell, MaryOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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