Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Ctr
700 Leonard Street · Clearfield, PA · 16830 · 8147657545
240 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,190 |
Inspection citations (65 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
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 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
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 September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 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 September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 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 September 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 5, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
| October 5, 2023 | Payment Denial | 47 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395331 · certified since May 2, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.