Fulton County Medical Center
214 Peach Orchard Road · McConnellsburg, PA · 17233 · 7174853155
67 certified beds Non profit - Other
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $16,801 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E 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 July 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
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.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F May 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 3, 2024 | Fine | $8,400 |
| December 3, 2024 | Fine | $8,401 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395387 · certified since February 7, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.