Juniper Village at Brookline-Rehabilitation and Sk
1950 Cliffside Drive · State College, PA · 16801 · 8142383139
116 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Juniper Communities Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
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.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 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 June 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395756 · certified since May 19, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.