SUNSET RIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
3298 RIDGE ROAD, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How SUNSET RIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER Compares
SUNSET RIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER is a 66-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bloomsburg, 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 strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.9%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 66 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.9% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (67% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (45% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (54% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.8% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% (28% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SUNSET RIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SUNSET RIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Bloomsburg.
What keeps SUNSET RIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help SUNSET RIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.9% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SUNSET RIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SUNSET RIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 66 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SUNSET RIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING 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 SUNSET RIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING 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 Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg sits in Columbia County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% 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+
- 12,716 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 41.2 years
- Median household income
- $52,219
- Median home value
- $153,900
Demographics for Columbia County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bloomsburg.
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