Laurel Center

125 Holly Road · Hamburg, PA · 19526 · 6105622284

130 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare

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).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • 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 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.

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.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 38
Serious harm & abuse 20% 34
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.463.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.560.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.25≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year36%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · K January 29, 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 March 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Actual harm · G January 29, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F May 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected October 21, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • No harm found · B October 12, 2023

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected November 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • No harm found · C October 12, 2023

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected November 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D November 17, 2022

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected December 20, 2022 · Resident Rights

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395408 · certified since August 16, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.