Skilled nursing · Johnstown, PA

Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown

807 GOUCHER STREET, Johnstown, PA 15905

2 / 5CMS 63 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

42

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Pennsylvania state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 18.5 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.84 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 43 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Pennsylvania DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.84
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
43%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
18.5%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Pennsylvania state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing★★★★4 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.84
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.54
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
43%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
21%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
18.5%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
19.8%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
4.4%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$10,824 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID395439
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainIndependent
Beds63
Avg residents60

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Pennsylvania DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown?

Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown been cited for resident harm?

It has $10,824 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown appears in the record section above.

Does Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown use antipsychotic medications?

18.5 percent of long-stay residents at Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 19.8 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Pennsylvania state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown?

Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown is located at 807 GOUCHER STREET, Johnstown, PA 15905. Phone: (814) 255-6844. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown a special focus facility?

Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $10,824 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown compare to other Johnstown skilled nursing facilities?

Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42. The full Johnstown directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Johnstown directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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