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700 Leonard Street Clearfield, PA 16830 · Clearfield County
CMS certification number 395331 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation 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 Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below 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 3.64 hours per resident per day at Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of 3.64 (US median: 3.72). About 0.52 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.19 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 65.1% of nursing staff left within a year (Pennsylvania median 44.6%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there. 5 administrators left in the past year.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation 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 July 23, 2026 and found 14 deficiencies, plus 18 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 66 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 66 citations at Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center across 13 inspection dates, 25 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on March 19, 2026. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (16) and resident rights (14). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing" (tag F0686, level G, March 19, 2026). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 23, 2026 · 19 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
EAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
EObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
July 9, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.
EProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
June 5, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
May 12, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
April 30, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EEnsure 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.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
March 19, 2026 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
December 16, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
DAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
August 14, 2025 · 14 citations · includes complaint inspection
EReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
DSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
September 26, 2024 · 15 citations
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
EProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
EProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
EProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
May 2, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
February 5, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
December 1, 2023 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
October 5, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Questions to ask on a tour of Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on March 19, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on July 23, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Nursing staff turnover was 65.1% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
- The home averages about 55% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- 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 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Mountain Laurel Healthcare and Rehabilitation 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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20.0 mi
Dubois Regional Medical Center DuboisEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 44m for patients treated and sent home
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