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133 Laurelbrooke Drive Brookville, PA 15825 · Jefferson County
All 2 nursing homes in Brookville, PA (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 395550 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Dr Arthur Clifton McKinley Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Dr Arthur Clifton McKinley Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.73 hours per resident per day at Dr Arthur Clifton McKinley Center, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of 3.64 (US median: 3.72). About 0.47 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.49 hours, 7% below its all-week average. 20.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Pennsylvania median 44.6%). That is lower than most homes in Pennsylvania, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Dr Arthur Clifton McKinley Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Dr Arthur Clifton McKinley Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Pennsylvania's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on December 4, 2025 and found 2 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 13 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 13 citations at Dr Arthur Clifton McKinley Center across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 13 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were pharmacy service (4) and quality of life and care (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted" (tag F0655, level E, December 4, 2025). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
December 4, 2025 · 2 citations
ECreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DEnsure 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.
December 20, 2024 · 3 citations
DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DEnsure 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.
January 12, 2024 · 8 citations
EAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
ECreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure 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.
Questions to ask on a tour of Dr Arthur Clifton McKinley Center
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on January 12, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Dr Arthur Clifton McKinley Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.3 mi
Brookville Hospital BrookvilleEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 15m for patients treated and sent home
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14.2 mi
Punxsutawney Area Hospital PunxsutawneyEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 16m for patients treated and sent home
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15.9 mi
Clarion Hospital ClarionEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 46m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties), October 2026. Inspection citations and penalties cover the last three years. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data · Report a problem with this listing. Is this your nursing home? Feature it here.