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Laurel View Village

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise life-care commitment for residents. Still worth an in-person visit.

2000 Cambridge Drive, Davidsville, PA 1592860 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Laurel View Village is well-regarded for its long-term care stability and quality of life for residents. However, families should be prepared for potential frustration during the initial inquiry phase; ensure you have direct contact numbers for specific departments rather than relying on general website information.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

6 reviews on Google
Laurel View Village is described by long-term residents' families as a secure, life-care community where staff provide consistent, caring support for elderly individuals. However, prospective families have reported significant difficulties with initial communication, specifically regarding unresponsive phone lines and non-functional email addresses when attempting to reach the facility.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff8.0Clean10.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms2.0Value7.0

Strengths

  • Life-care commitment for residents
  • Friendly and caring staff
  • Clean kitchen and dining environment

Concerns

  • Difficulty reaching staff via phone or email (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02016(1)5.02017(1)1.02019(1)5.02021(1)5.02022(1)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 6 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

17%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how caring and friendly the staff is here; how do you foster that culture of commitment to the residents?
  • 2The dining environment looks very clean and inviting; could you tell us more about how the daily meal service is organized for the residents?
  • 3What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?
  • 4In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for getting immediate care for a resident?
  • 5We want to make sure we stay in the loop with updates; what is the best way for us to reach the care team if we have a quick question or need an update?
  • 6We noticed there have been some recent state inspections; what specific steps is the facility taking to address any identified areas for improvement?

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Key Review Excerpts

My mother has lived there several years and she is really liked it I know that you have to buy into it to get in But they will keep you for the rest of your life which is wonderful for a woman who is 96 years old

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

Simply the best around. I'll go there just to eat from time to time. Kitchen is clean, and staff friendly caring and always thoughtful.

Visitor · 2016★★★★★

It says 24 hrs on the website but nobody is available. Also tried email but that came back non attended and not an actual email.

Prospective family member · 2019☆☆☆☆
Source: 6 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.98hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.18hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
45%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
25%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.2%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Somerset
20.8%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.0%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Somerset
17.7%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.4%
Better than Avg
Here
99.4%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Somerset
88.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.8%
Better than Avg
Here
4.8%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Somerset
8.6%

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

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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
PA
93.5%
Somerset
95.7%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.3%
Better than Avg
Here
11.3%
US
15.5%
PA
17.7%
Somerset
16.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.0%
Better than Avg
Here
97.0%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Somerset
77.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.3%
Better than Avg
Here
96.3%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Somerset
78.2%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Somerset
1.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
Near state avg (10.1)
1 complaint-triggered

Laurel View Village has a pattern of recurring issues across multiple surveys, with families filing at least one complaint that led to a deficiency regarding medical records protection. The facility shows persistent problems in three main areas: resident care and treatment, nutrition and dietary services, and medication management, with some deficiencies repeating across surveys from 2023 to 2025, suggesting ongoing challenges with correction and oversight.

May 28, 2025Complaint
1
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.

Apr 16, 2025Routine
7
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0867Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0810Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

May 23, 2024Routine
5
0131Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Jun 8, 2023Routine
12
0804Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0849Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0912Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

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.

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.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Laurel View Village

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Friends Services for the Aging

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Owners

Allegheny Christian Ministries, INC.

Owner · Organization

Baxter, Gerald

Owner (parent company)

Borkow, Mary

Owner (parent company)

Clark, Jodi

Owner (parent company)

Hoffman, Christopher

Owner (parent company)

Lester, Blaine

Owner (parent company)

Mcgee, David

Owner (parent company)

Sawyer, Mark

Owner (parent company)

Shoemaker, Charles

Owner (parent company)

Speigle, Harlan

Owner (parent company)

Thomas, Barry

Owner (parent company)

Vizzini, James

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

First Commonwealth Bank5% or Greater Mortgage InterestBaxter, GeraldManaging Control - Governing BodyBorkow, MaryManaging Control - Governing BodyClark, JodiManaging Control - Governing BodyHoffman, ChristopherManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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