Julia Pound Care Center
1155 Indian Springs Road · Indiana, PA · 15701 · 7244641600
96 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Presbyterian Senior Living Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 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 July 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Honor 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.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
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.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 11, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
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.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395568 · certified since November 30, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.