HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN
807 GOUCHER STREET, Johnstown, PA 15905
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How HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN Compares
HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN is a 63-bed for-profit nursing facility in Johnstown, 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 short-stay residents returning to the hospital (34.3%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 63 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Johnstown, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.2% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (52% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (37% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% (52% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN with other nursing homes in Johnstown.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN 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 is HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.0% here versus 4.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 63 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HERITAGE RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AT JOHNSTOWN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Johnstown
Johnstown sits in Cambria County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.5% 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+
- 29,633 (22.5%)
- Median age
- 45.6 years
- Median household income
- $47,644
- Median home value
- $94,900
Demographics for Cambria County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Johnstown.
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