Laurel Ridge Center
Uniontown, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395243) · 61 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,640
Phone: (724) 437-9871 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Laurel Ridge Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Laurel Ridge Center reports 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.2% and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Laurel Ridge Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,640.00, with no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Laurel Ridge Center is a for-profit nursing home in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, certified for 61 beds with an average of 49.2 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 12, 1968, and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Laurel Ridge Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $22,640.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator, Genesis Healthcare Corporation.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Laurel Ridge Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Laurel Ridge Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.29 hours per resident per day, with 0.80 RN hours per resident per day and a 55.2% nursing turnover rate; the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,640.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Laurel Ridge Center is certified for 61 beds with an average daily population of 49.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 12, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (1 star) — which combine into the overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 724-437-9871 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 724-437-9871 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395243?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.