AVA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
30 FOURTH AVENUE, Curwensville, PA 16833
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How AVA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER Compares
AVA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER is a 131-bed for-profit nursing facility in Curwensville, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.8%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 131 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.5% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.8% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (103% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER with other nursing homes in Curwensville.
How is AVA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help AVA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is AVA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.8% here versus 4.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AVA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 131 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AVA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Curwensville
Curwensville sits in Clearfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 16,306 (20.5%)
- Median age
- 45.4 years
- Median household income
- $50,150
- Median home value
- $99,400
Demographics for Clearfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Curwensville.
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