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Beacon Ridge
1515 Wayne Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 118 beds, Beacon Ridge serves Indiana in Indiana County, Pennsylvania and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1985.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 8, 15 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 32.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 51.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Indiana Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 38 | 38 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.2 | 40.7 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.3% | 37.5% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Apr 2026, 22 May 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×21 E ×13 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0693 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0584 | Honor 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0758 | Implement 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jul 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.3%, RNs 25.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.7% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.5% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.2% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Indiana Skilled Nursing Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Indiana County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communities At Indian Haven, | Indiana | 108 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 44 | 40.7 | $8K | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Embassy of Hillsdale Park | Hillsdale | 74 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 45.9 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Julia Pound Care Center | Indiana | 96 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 39.6 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Scenery Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Indiana | 56 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 41.1 | $16K | 29 May 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Indiana County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Beacon Ridge been cited for?
38 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Beacon Ridge been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Beacon Ridge compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Beacon Ridge?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Beacon Ridge last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.