The Vardell Report.Laurel Ridge Center

Across 7 inspections from July 2024 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 30 findings at Laurel Ridge Center; 16 have a recorded correction and 14 await one; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

7

2024–2026, standard and complaint

Findings

30

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

16

Of 30 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

1

1 fine; payment not published

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Aug 202026

   Standard health inspection

   14 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyLevel CPotential for minimal harmDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level BPotential for minimal harmDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.Level BPotential for minimal harmDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Jul 92026

   Complaint investigation

   4 findings

   • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jul 29, 2026
   • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 29, 2026
   • F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 29, 2026
   • F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 29, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. May 252026

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 30, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. Aug 202025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Aug 2, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. Jun 262025

   Standard health inspection

   6 findings

   • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 15, 2025
   • F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 15, 2025
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 15, 2025
   • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 15, 2025
   • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jul 15, 2025
   • F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jul 15, 2025

   Enforcement Action

   Civil money penalty, $22,640 imposed May 25, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 26, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

6. Aug 272024

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 9, 2024
   • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 9, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

7. Jul 122024

   Standard health inspection

   2 findings

   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 21, 2024
   • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 20, 2023

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Significant Medication Errors, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F760 in June 2025 and May 2026. This citation covers whether residents are free from significant medication errors. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   24242525262626F760 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Dignity and Resident Rights, No Recorded Correction

   F550 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   24242525262626F550 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   A Clean, Homelike Setting, No Recorded Correction

   F584 was cited in June 2025 and August 2026. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   24242525262626F584 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Help With Daily Living, No Recorded Correction

   F677 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   24242525262626F677 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Quality of Care, No Recorded Correction

   F684 was cited in July 2024, June 2025 and August 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   24242525262626F684 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Citation F730, No Recorded Correction

   F730 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. The most serious was level B (potential for minimal harm). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   24242525262626F730 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Citation F756, No Recorded Correction

   F756 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   24242525262626F756 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Kitchen and Food Safety, No Recorded Correction

   F812 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   24242525262626F812 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Medical Records, No Recorded Correction

   F842 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   24242525262626F842 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Citation F868, No Recorded Correction

    F868 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly. The most serious was level C (potential for minimal harm). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    24242525262626F868 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Infection Control, No Recorded Correction

    F880 was cited in August 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    24242525262626F880 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
12. 12

    Citation F883, No Recorded Correction

    F883 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    24242525262626F883 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
13. 13

    Citation F942, No Recorded Correction

    F942 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. The most serious was level B (potential for minimal harm). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    24242525262626F942 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
14. 14

    Citation F943, No Recorded Correction

    F943 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    24242525262626F943 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
15. 15

    Citation F945, No Recorded Correction

    F945 was cited in August 2026. The agency describes it this way: Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    24242525262626F945 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   What happened after the medication error citation, and how are high-risk drugs double-checked?

   Significant Medication Errors: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

2. 02

   How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?

   Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

3. 03

   What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?

   A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

4. 04

   How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?

   Help With Daily Living: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

5. 05

   How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

   Quality of Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

6. 06

   What changed after F730 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F730: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level B. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

7. 07

   What changed after F756 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F756: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

8. 08

   May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

   Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level F. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

9. 09

   How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?

   Medical Records: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

10. 10

    What changed after F868 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F868: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level C. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

11. 11

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

12. 12

    What changed after F883 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F883: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

13. 13

    What changed after F942 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F942: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level B. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

14. 14

    What changed after F943 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F943: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

15. 15

    What changed after F945 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F945: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 20, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

16. 16

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

17. 17

    What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $22,640 civil money penalty was imposed May 25, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Pennsylvania state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Jul 12, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Aug 27, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Jun 26, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Aug 20, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection May 25, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Jul 9, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Aug 20, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 395243

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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