Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown
Johnstown, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395439) · 63 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $22,289
Phone: (814) 255-6844 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown reports 3.64 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown has 2 federal fines on record totaling $22,289.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare for details.
About this facility
Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) skilled nursing facility located in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1979, with 63 certified beds and an average of 61.3 residents. The facility is part of the Continuum Healthcare chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Heritage Ridge holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: 1 star for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.64 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.4%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $22,289.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse was identified; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
There is no indication in the data that this facility is currently in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Ridge holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
It reports 3.64 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, with a 41.4% nursing staff turnover rate, earning a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $22,289.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no indication in the data that it is currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 63 certified beds with an average of 61.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Continuum Healthcare chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8142556844 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8142556844 to arrange a visit and review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395439?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.