Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- 68
- Citations from health inspectionsPennsylvania average: 32 a home
- 4
- Residents harmed or put in dangerPennsylvania average: 1.2 a home
- $22,289
- Fines from the federal governmentPennsylvania average: $25,774 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsPennsylvania average: 3.0
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
14 inspection visits produced 68 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Residents were found hurt in three cases. Federal fines came to $22,289 (two fines).
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 4 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 3 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.64 hours each dayThe Pennsylvania average is 3.89 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.84 hours each dayThe Pennsylvania average is 0.79 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 41.4%against the Pennsylvania average of 44.5%
- Beds that are certified
- 63
- Ownership
- Limited Liability company (for profit)
- Chain
- Continuum Healthcare, with 13 homes
- Street address
- 807 Goucher Street, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15905
- County
- Cambria
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Two citations dated May 13, 2026
Eight citations dated April 14, 2026
- F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F711 Doctor Reviews Care and Writes Notes Each Visit: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F557 Respect, Dignity, and Personal Belongings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
10 citations dated Jan. 14, 2026
- F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F773 Order Laboratory Tests and Report Results Promptly: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F694 Safe Fluids Given Through a Vein: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F605 Avoid Unnecessary Sedating or Psychiatric Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
Two citations dated July 8, 2025
- F757 Unnecessary Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated April 17, 2025
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
18 citations dated Feb. 12, 2025
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F770 Timely Quality Laboratory Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F623 Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F578 The Right to Refuse Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated Jan. 23, 2025
- F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Dec. 18, 2024
One citation dated Oct. 24, 2024
- F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Three citations dated Sept. 18, 2024
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Four citations dated Aug. 5, 2024
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F573 Right to See and Copy Records: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated May 14, 2024
- F585 Right to File Complaints Without Retaliation: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
14 citations dated Feb. 29, 2024
- F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F698 Dialysis Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F693 Feeding Tube Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F582 Notice of Medicare and Medicaid Coverage and Costs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
One citation dated Jan. 31, 2024
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | Fine | $11,465 |
| Aug. 5, 2024 | Fine | $10,824 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by Continuum Healthcare I Inc. (operational or managerial control).
One person with an ownership stake is also listed by CMS.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 395439. Other homes in Pennsylvania.