Windber Woods Senior Living & Rehabilitation Ctr
Windber, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395090) · 127 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $27,226
Phone: (814) 467-5505 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Windber Woods Senior Living & Rehabilitation Ctr has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is higher at 4 out of 5.
Windber Woods reports total nurse staffing of about 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.1%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $27,226.00 for Windber Woods, with no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Windber Woods Senior Living & Rehabilitation Ctr is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Windber, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is licensed for 127 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 111.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Windber Woods holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of approximately 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $27,226.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for Windber Woods. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. Families reviewing this listing should consult the full inspection history and quality measure detail on Medicare Care Compare directly, as this profile reflects only the summary data provided by CMS as of the most recent reporting period.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Windber Woods has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, 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?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.21 hours per resident per day, with 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 42.1%; the CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $27,226.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Windber Woods is certified for 127 beds and has an average daily census of 111.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Windber Woods scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 respectively.
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 (814) 467-5505 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 (814) 467-5505 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395090?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.