Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown
807 Goucher Street · Johnstown, PA · 15905 · 8142556844
63 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Continuum Healthcare Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
4 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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,824 |
Inspection citations (66 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
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 February 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 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 March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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 5, 2024 | Fine | $10,824 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395439 · certified since August 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.