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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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No harm found · C October 12, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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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.