Laurel Center
125 Holly Road, Hamburg, PA 19526 · (610) 562-2284
For profit - Corporation · 130 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Laurel Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2024, found 1 citation (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $76,918 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 13, 2024 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.September 13, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 29, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.January 29, 2026 · F0699 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 30, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $76,918January 29, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.45 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.98 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.90 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.9% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 130 |
| Average residents per day | 119 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Kutztown · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation Leesport · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Highlands At Wyomissing Reading · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Transitional Sub-Acute Unit Reading · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Lutheran Home at Topton Topton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Laurel Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.