Crawford Care Center
20881 State Highway 198 · Saegertown, PA · 16433 · 8147632445
157 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Abraham Smilow
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$151,253 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $151,253 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
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.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
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.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
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.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 3, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 3, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 2, 2024 | Fine | $151,253 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395853 · certified since June 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.