Clarion Nursing and Rehab
999 Heidrick Street · Clarion, PA · 16214 · 8142266380
83 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Valley West Health
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,018 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2026
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.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
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.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 12, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
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.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 7, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395707 · certified since August 5, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.