Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
185 South Mountain Boulevard · Mountain Top, PA · 18707 · 5704746377
106 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Century Healthcare Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 20, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 20, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 20, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
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 March 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 March 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
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 March 7, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Administration
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No harm found · B February 20, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F April 18, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 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 May 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 28, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395542 · certified since October 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.