Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
500 Municipal Dr · Hollidaysburg, PA · 16648 · 8146965356
257 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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 abuse-related citation 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 11, 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 January 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 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 July 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 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 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
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 September 4, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 39A437 · certified since January 1, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.