BEACON RIDGE
1515 WAYNE AVENUE, Indiana, PA 15701
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BEACON RIDGE Compares
BEACON RIDGE is a 118-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.6%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 118 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Indiana, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.9% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — about the same as the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% (50% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.4% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BEACON RIDGE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BEACON RIDGE with other nursing homes in Indiana.
What practices help BEACON RIDGE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.6% here versus 5.1% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BEACON RIDGE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 118 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BEACON RIDGE?
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 BEACON RIDGE?
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 Indiana
Indiana sits in Indiana County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 16,296 (19.3%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $49,270
- Median home value
- $124,100
Demographics for Indiana County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Indiana.
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