Richland Nursing and Rehab
Johnstown, Pennsylvania · CCN 395610
37 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2019.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 167
- Surveys
- 37
- Harm or worse
- 1
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 97
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- VALLEY WEST HEALTH
- County
- Cambria
- Medicare-certified since
- 1983
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 58 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Pennsylvania.
Last survey on record
Jul 14, 2026
118 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.58 | 3.54 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.54 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 43.2% | 46.3% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2978.4% | E616.2% | F25.4% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6845×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F7613×
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.
- F8123×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5582×
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Richland Nursing and Rehab, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 27, 2026
Based on review of facility policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety by failing to ensure that dietary staff wore appropriate hair coverings while preparing residents' food, and failing to monitor food temperatures in the kitchen. Findings include: The facility's policy regarding the use of hair restraints, dated November 26, 2025 revealed that dietary staff must wear hair nets or caps and/or beard restraints when cooking, preparing or assembling food as a preventive measure against the spread of illness and to prevent hair from contacting exposed food. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803Dec 19, 2024
Based on review of planned, written menus, and recipes, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow their pre-approved planned menu and recipes. Findings included: Review of the posted menus for the lunch meal on Thursday, December 19, 2024, revealed that residents were to receive chicken vegetable stew, spaghetti noodles, dinner roll, pineapple tidbits with cream, two-percent milk, coffee/tea, and margarine. A facility recipe card for chicken and vegetable stew, dated September 6, 2015, indicated that the chicken and vegetable stew contained the following 19 ingredients: fully cooked 1/2-inch diced chicken that was 80 percent dark and 20 percent white, chopped ham, chicken broth, baby lima beans, corn, crushed tomatoes, diced… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jul 14, 2026
Based on review of policies and clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to use proper infection control practices during incontinent care for one of five residents reviewed (Resident 4). Findings include: The facility's policy regarding infection prevention and control program, dated May 27, 2026, revealed that hand hygiene shall be performed in accordance with the facility's hand hygiene procedures. The facility's policy regarding enhanced barrier precautions (EBP), dated May 27, 2026, revealed that gowns and gloves would be available immediately near or outside of the resident's room. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF623Dec 19, 2024
Based on clinical record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident and resident's representative in writing of the transfer and reason for hospitalization for six of 37 residents reviewed (Residents 9, 28, 36, 37, 43, 62). Findings include: A nursing note for Resident 9, dated August 11, 2024, at 12:17 p.m., revealed that the resident had a large emesis, had acute abdominal pain, and a history of bowel obstruction (partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine). The physician was notified, and the resident was sent to the hospital for an evaluation. He was admitted with a urinary tract infection and small bowel obstruction. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF658Dec 19, 2024
Based on review of the Pennsylvania's Nurse Practice Act and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to clarify a questionable physician's order for three of 37 residents reviewed (Residents 19, 63, 76). Findings include: The Pennsylvania Code, Title 49, Professional and Vocational Standards, State Board of Nursing, 21.11 (a)(1)(2)(4) indicated that the registered nurse was to collect complete and ongoing data to determine nursing care needs, analyze the health status of individuals and compare the data with the norm when determining nursing care needs, and carry out nursing care actions that promote, maintain and restore the well-being of individuals. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 167 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jul 14, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Apr 27, 2026Complaint2 findings
- Jan 30, 2026Standard7 findings
- Aug 5, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Jan 29, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Dec 19, 2024Standard14 findings
- Dec 2, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Jun 20, 2024Complaint1 finding
Show the 29 earlier surveys
- Jan 11, 2024Standard9 findings
- May 1, 2023Complaint3 findings
- Mar 7, 2023Infection control1 finding
- Feb 8, 2023Standard16 findings
- Jul 28, 2022Complaint4 findings
- May 23, 2022Complaint3 findings
- Mar 10, 2022Standard8 findings
- Jun 22, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Apr 19, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Feb 25, 2021Standard12 findings
- Jul 7, 2020Complaint8 findings
- Jul 1, 2019Complaint5 findings · 1 harm
- May 17, 2019Standard9 findings
- Nov 23, 2018Complaint2 findings
- Sep 6, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Aug 15, 2018Complaint2 findings
- Apr 27, 2018Standard9 findings
- May 25, 2017Standard9 findings
- Jan 21, 2017Complaint2 findings
- Sep 9, 2016Complaint3 findings
- May 4, 2016Standard11 findings
- Mar 8, 2016Complaint3 findings
- Mar 2, 2016Complaint2 findings
- Feb 12, 2016Complaint1 finding
- May 1, 2015Standard3 findings
- Apr 30, 2014Standard2 findings
- May 21, 2013—1 finding
- Apr 12, 2012—2 findings
- May 19, 2011—6 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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