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Beacon Ridge

1515 WAYNE AVENUE, INDIANA, PA, 15701
(724) 349-5300
118 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
118
CMS facility ID
395702
Care type
Nursing home
County
Indiana
Facility name
Beacon Ridge
Street address
1515 WAYNE AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Indiana, PA 15701
Phone
(724) 349-5300

Beacon Ridge is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 118 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 14 senior care facilities in Indiana and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Beacon Ridge 53 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Ahmed, Jamil
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Mcandrews, Leah
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network
Operational control — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1985-05-31
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
15 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-04-23
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$331 per day (≈ $10,060/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
66% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 30% private/other
Occupancy
66% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
20% below the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
118
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-23Health inspection15 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-05-29
F-0628
E · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-05-29
F-0641
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-05-29
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-05-29
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-05-29
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-05-29
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-05-29
F-0691
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-05-29
F-0693
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-05-29
F-0760
E · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-05-29
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-05-29
F-0770
D · No harm found
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2026-05-29
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-06-16
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-06-16
F-0849
E · No harm found
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2026-05-29
2025-05-22Health inspection8 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-07-01
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-07-01
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-07-01
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-01
F-0690
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-07-01
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-07-01
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-07-01
F-0867
D · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-07-01
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (30 citations)
2024-06-06Health inspection15 citations
F-0557
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0758
E · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0773
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0867
E · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-07-15
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-15
2026-04-23Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0100
C · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2026-05-29
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-05-29
K-0353
C · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-05-29
K-0712
E · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-05-29
K-0911
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2026-05-29
2025-05-22Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0100
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-07-01
K-0345
C · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-07-01
K-0353
C · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-01
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-07-01
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-01
K-0923
C · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-07-01
2024-06-06Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0223
B · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-07-06
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-07-06
K-0912
B · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2024-07-06
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-07-06
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 395702.
What people say on Google.
3.824 ratings on Google
★★★★★Linda Smith · 2026-06-09 · via Google

“Physical Therapy at Beacon Ridge was top-notch. Jazmin and her team went above and beyond to help my mother get back on her feet. They were always thinking outside the box and finding new, creative ways to help her make progress. Their dedication, expertise, and compassionate care made a tremendous difference in her recovery. The nursing staff was also caring and attentive. I would definitely re…”

★Donna Stumbaugh · 2026-04-07 · via Google

“What a horrible experience!! My gram was in here for therapy which was terrible, they barely did anything with her. The registered nurse Scott was very rude! When I spoke to him regarding my grandmother he asked me what my education level was so he knew what intellectual level he could have the conversation on. Very unprofessional! My grandmother had cellulitis in her leg that no one noticed. My …”

★★★★★Michael Forberger · 2025-06-08 · via Google

“I can't say enough good things about Beacon. The care, kindness, and professionalism is TRULY outstanding! These aren't just residents. They're treated and are a part of the Beacon family. My best advice to anyone considering Beacon is to embrace with an open heart and forget everything you ever thought you knew about nursing homes. I wish I had. Give them a chance, and I guarantee you'll be glad …”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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