WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTR
277 HOFFMAN AVENUE, Windber, PA 15963
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTR Compares
WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTR is a 127-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Windber, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (9.1%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 127 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.1% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (49% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (43% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% (26% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTR with other nursing homes in Windber.
How is WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTR addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTR keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.1% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTR doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTR?
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 WINDBER WOODS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION CTR?
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 Windber
Windber sits in Somerset County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.2% 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+
- 16,425 (22.2%)
- Median age
- 46.2 years
- Median household income
- $51,255
- Median home value
- $113,300
Demographics for Somerset County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Windber.
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