Shippenville Nursing and Rehab
21158 Paint Boulevard · Shippenville, PA · 16254 · 8142265660
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Valley West Health
Why this verdict
- 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
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
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 July 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 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 July 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
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 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected August 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 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 August 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
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 October 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
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 October 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395607 · certified since November 7, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.