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Laurel Ridge Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

75 Hickle Street, Uniontown, PA 15401|61 beds|Licensed & active

2/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.2/5

based on 42 Google reviews

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Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
Staff turnover reported at 55%
RN turnover reported at 57%

No Medicare penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.

Google Reviews

44 public Google reviews available

Laurel Ridge Center is a smaller nursing facility that many families praise for its intimate, family-oriented atmosphere and dedicated, long-tenured staff. While many reviewers highlight excellent physical therapy and a clean environment, recent negative feedback points to significant concerns regarding nursing responsiveness and basic patient care standards.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Warm, attentive nursing and therapy staff
Clean and well-maintained facility
Small, family-oriented environment
Effective physical therapy programs

Concerns

Slow or unresponsive staff to patient needs and call lights (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Inconsistent medication and meal assistance for dependent patients (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 44 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

67%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

1It is wonderful to see how much the management engages with the community through online feedback; how do you use resident and family input to improve daily care?
2With such a small, family-oriented environment, how do you ensure that every resident's call light is answered promptly, even during busy shifts?
3Could you walk us through your specific process for medication administration and how you ensure accuracy for residents who need extra help?
4What is your protocol for managing medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
5How do you ensure that residents who require assistance with meals are getting the consistent, one-on-one support they need?
6What kind of daily activities or social programs do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The Physical therapy and Nursing team were absolutely God Sent. He went from being bed rest to going home walking with a cane.”

Rehab patient's family · 2023★★★★★

“Small facility so more direct care is a bonus! Staff is amazing and most have worked here for 10+ years. Everyone acts as a family and treats their residents as such.”

General visitor/family · 2025★★★★★

“The staff has already missed the first ivr medicine, for a new patient for over an hour. No one picks up the main line for over 2 minutes no vm. Also no one will respond to the patient paging for over 30 minutes.”

Patient's family · 2025★☆☆☆☆

Source: 44 Google reviews in the current analysis set

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

0.80hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.29hrs

80%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

55%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

57%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark, though RN coverage meets its reference level. Ask how aides are staffed for daily tasks such as bathing and mobility.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating

1/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility99.4%

Better than Avg

Here

99.4%

93.5%

87.5%

Fayette

95.4%

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility25.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

25.0%

15.4%

17.7%

Fayette

19.5%

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility17.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

17.5%

12.8%

10.8%

Fayette

8.2%

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

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better

This Facility12.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

12.7%

5.2%

6.2%

Fayette

8.7%

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility18.8%

Better than Avg

Here

18.8%

19.0%

25.5%

Fayette

24.9%

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better

This Facility10.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

10.7%

4.6%

4.8%

Fayette

4.0%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility93.4%

Better than Avg

Here

93.4%

79.8%

68.7%

Fayette

82.1%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility91.2%

Better than Avg

Here

91.2%

82.0%

70.0%

Fayette

80.9%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.7%

Better than Avg

Here

0.7%

1.6%

1.4%

Fayette

1.3%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

28findings in history

Latest survey: 8 · near PA avg (10.1)

4 complaint-triggered findings

Families have filed complaints resulting in serious deficiencies including improper physical restraint use and failure to protect residents from abuse. The facility has recurring issues with fire safety systems, resident protection from abuse and neglect, and care planning that span multiple surveys from 2023-2025. While the facility corrects identified problems, the pattern of repeated safety violations and complaint-driven investigations suggests ongoing systemic challenges.

May 25, 2026Complaint1 finding

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Aug 20, 2025Complaint1 finding

0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jun 26, 2025Routine8 findings

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0636Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

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.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0355Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0944Minimal · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0628Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Aug 27, 2024Complaint2 findings

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Jul 12, 2024Routine3 findings

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Aug 11, 2023Routine13 findings

0849Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0352Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0100Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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.

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Laurel Ridge Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Genesis Healthcare

Chain Size

185 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 98 of 188

Ownership & Management

Owners

Genesis Pa Holdings LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC