Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
500 Municipal Dr, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 · (814) 696-5356
Government - State · 257 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.
Hollidaysburg Veterans Home has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 6 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 11, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.June 11, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 11, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.June 11, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 11, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.June 11, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 11, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 26, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 26, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.May 26, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 11, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 11, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 11, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 5.13 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.28 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.40 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.44 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 23.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 257 |
| Average residents per day | 187.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Garvey Manor Hollidaysburg · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Presbyterian Homes-Presby Hollidaysburg · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg Hollidaysburg · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Altoona · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente Altoona · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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