Presbyterian Homes-Presby
220 Newry Street · Hollidaysburg, PA · 16648 · 8146934000
67 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Presbyterian Senior Living Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $24,759 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.98 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $32,949 |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 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 September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024
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 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
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 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 5, 2025 | Fine | $15,935 |
| July 22, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
| July 28, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395530 · certified since August 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.