ElderGrade
F

29/100

Poor

Crawford Care Center

20881 State Highway 198, Saegertown, PA 16433

CMS 1/5 stars #6 of 6 in Crawford County (814) 763-2445
Certified beds
157
Occupancy
75%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $151,253 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 63%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

0/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 51 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.37 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.42 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 6% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 63% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $151,253 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.43 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.42 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.23 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 63.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 51 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 30, 2026 (3 months ago).

J May 28, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

D May 28, 2026 F0835 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 30, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 30, 2026 F0711

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 30, 2026 F0712

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 30, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 30, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ABRAHAM SMILOW, which operates 7 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
PARK, DONALD Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SMILOW, ABRAHAM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SMILOW, ABRAHAM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PARK, DONALD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ROHRBACH, CHARLES Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SMILOW, ABRAHAM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CCC CONSULTING COMPANY LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CRAWFORD CARE CENTER OPCO LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CRAWFORD CARE PROPCO HOLDCO LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
HILLEL TROPPER 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUST Organization ADP OF THE SNF
LADS AVENUE ASSOCIATES LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MOSHE TROOPER 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUST Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Crawford Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Crawford Care Center? +

Crawford Care Center holds an ElderGrade of F (29 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Crawford Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.43 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Crawford Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 51 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Crawford Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Crawford Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.