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916 Hickory Street Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 · Blair County

(814) 696-4527

All 4 nursing homes in Hollidaysburg, PA (4 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 89 certified beds Non profit Continuing care retirement community

CMS certification number 395427 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg 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 Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the Pennsylvania average of 3.0. Inspectors issued 40 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty, including $11,132 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 4 out of 5; for long-term residents, 3 out of 5.

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 3.96 hours per resident per day at Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, above the Pennsylvania median of 3.64 (US median: 3.72). About 0.84 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.70 hours, 7% below its all-week average. 44.6% of nursing staff left within a year (Pennsylvania median 44.6%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.96 hours
Above the Pennsylvania median of 3.64 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.84 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.70 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 44.6% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 20% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds89
Residents per day 43 About 48% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipNon profit - Church related
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJune 1979
Legal business nameALLEGHENY LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES INC.

Paying for care at Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg: Medicare and Medicaid

Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg 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 10, 2025 and found 14 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 40 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 40 citations at Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg across 5 inspection dates, 2 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on June 25, 2024. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (10) and resident assessment and care planning (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level G, June 25, 2024). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

June 18, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance

December 10, 2025 · 14 citations

DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

DObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

DDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0941 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

DEnsure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0942 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

DGive their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

DConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0944 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

DInclude as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0945 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

DProvide training in compliance and ethics.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0946 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

DEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

DProvide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0949 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 18, 2025)

September 12, 2024 · 17 citations

EProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

DEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

DVerify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0729 · Past Non-Compliance (Apr 5, 2024)

DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

DProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0770 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)

June 25, 2024 · 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.

Actual harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance (Jun 24, 2024)

October 12, 2023 · 7 citations, includes actual harm

GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

EImplement 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 2, 2024)

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 2, 2024)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 28, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on June 25, 2024 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 10, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. The home averages about 48% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
  4. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  5. 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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $11,132 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Jun 25, 2024 Fine $11,132

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 2/5 5/5 4/5
August 2026 2/5 2/5 4/5 4/5
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