Aspen Nursing And Rehab Center
Punxsutawney, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395618) · 75 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $24,042
Phone: (814) 938-6020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aspen Nursing And Rehab Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Aspen Nursing And Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.1%.
Aspen Nursing And Rehab Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $24,042.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Aspen Nursing And Rehab Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Punxsutawney, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It is certified for 75 beds with an average of 53.5 residents, and has been federally certified since 1984. The facility is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Bonamour Health Group chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aspen holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its four component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.76 per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $24,042.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aspen Nursing And Rehab Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.76 hours per resident per day, with 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 34.1%. The staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $24,042.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 75 beds with an average of 53.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Bonamour Health Group chain, which has 5 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the ratings are 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8149386020 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8149386020 or review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full and current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395618?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.