Loyalhanna Care Center
535 McFarland Road · Latrobe, PA · 15650 · 7245375500
143 certified beds For profit - Partnership Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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.
3 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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.99 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.28 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,190 |
Inspection citations (69 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 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 April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected November 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 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 April 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 3, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395860 · certified since September 23, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.