SeniorCareRanked
Pennsylvania/BELLEFONTE
64
Fair

CENTRE CARE REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS SERVICES

250 PERSIA ROAD, BELLEFONTE, PA 16823
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

CENTRE CARE REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS SERVICES is a 240-bed non profit - corporation nursing home located in BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania. It has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 64 out of 100, indicating average quality. Staff turnover is 35.2%. This facility has no recorded fines. 5 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection.

How This Compares

Trust Score64/100 (↑ Better than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating3/5 stars (= Average than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.5 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.47 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover35% (↑ Better than avg 40%)
Deficiencies5 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day3.5
RN hours/resident/day0.47
Staff turnover35.2%
RN turnover17.4%

Facility Information

Beds240
Avg residents226.7
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Deficiencies (last inspection)5
Resident/Family councilNo

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What to Look for When Visiting CENTRE CARE REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS SERVICES

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

CENTRE CARE REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS SERVICES reports 3.5 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 35.2% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

Ask about their most recent inspection

5 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.