ElderGrade
C

62.3/100

Average

Presbyterian Homes-Presby

220 Newry Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

CMS 3/5 stars #7 of 10 in Blair County (814) 693-4000
Certified beds
67
Occupancy
97%
Ownership
Non-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.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 4 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.

  • $32,949 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 3 penalty action(s).

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

11.3/30

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

  • -12 for 3 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -6.7 for 36 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

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

  • 4.08 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.97 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 36% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

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

Enforcement history

5/10

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

  • $32,949 in federal fines across 3 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record

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 3.63 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.97 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.32 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 35.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 40 citations

Last standard health inspection: November 20, 2025 (9 months ago).

E Nov 20, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 20, 2025 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

E Nov 20, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 20, 2025 F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 20, 2025 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

D Nov 20, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 20, 2025 F0849

Administration Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 10, 2025 F0580 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PRESBYTERIAN SENIOR LIVING, which operates 11 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BIRDSALL, JAMES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CHOTTINER, LAWRENCE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DAVIS, DANNY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DENISON, BARBARA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DERR, SCOTT Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ELLIOTT, BRENDA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GOLDSTEIN, TERRY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HERSHEY, KATHERINE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KINARD, JOSEPH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MCALISTER, DYAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
REIMANN, SUSAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RHODES, CHERYL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Presbyterian Homes-Presby

What is the ElderGrade for Presbyterian Homes-Presby? +

Presbyterian Homes-Presby holds an ElderGrade of C (62.3 out of 100), which we describe as "average". 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 Presbyterian Homes-Presby? +

Residents receive an average of 3.63 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Presbyterian Homes-Presby been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 4 of the 40 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 Presbyterian Homes-Presby accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Presbyterian Homes-Presby 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.