Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center
1020 Green Avenue · Altoona, PA · 16601 · 8149462700
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $76,811 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
$76,811 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.20 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $99,042 |
Inspection citations (108 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
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.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 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 October 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 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 October 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 22, 2024 | Fine | $76,811 |
| June 18, 2024 | Fine | $22,231 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395985 · certified since April 18, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.