Map showing the location of CENTRE CARE REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS SERVICES in BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania
250 PERSIA ROAD, BELLEFONTE, PA, 16823

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
3/5AverageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • PennsylvaniaAbove only 42% of peers653 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • Centre CountyAbove only 40% of peers6 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point3★+0.2 vs PA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★−0.3 vs PA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−1.5 vs PA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles3★Above only 46% of peersPA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 27% of peersPA avg3.3★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments2★Above only 6% of peersPA avg3.5★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.45hrsAbove only 31% of peersPA avg3.89Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.46hrsAbove only 18% of peersPA avg0.78Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better42%Above 62% of peersPA avg47%RN turnover15%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above only 48% of peersPA avg$28,640Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
27citations
7inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Aug 15, 2025most recent

Citations by monthMay 2023 – Aug 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Aug 15, 20255 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2025
  2. F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Sep 16, 2025
  3. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2025
  4. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2025
  5. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2025
Oct 8, 202410 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  3. F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  4. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  5. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  6. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  7. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  8. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  9. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2024
  10. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Nov 19, 2024
Apr 9, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected May 14, 2024
  2. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected May 14, 2024
  3. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected May 14, 2024
Feb 22, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2024
Sep 29, 20236 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 7, 2023
  2. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 7, 2023
  3. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Nov 7, 2023
  4. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Nov 7, 2023
  5. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 7, 2023
  6. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 7, 2023
Aug 3, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023
May 2, 20231 citationCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected May 22, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.45hrsAbove only 31% of peers−0.44 vs PA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.46hrsAbove only 18% of peers−0.32 vs PA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.85hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.15hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.01hrs
  • Pennsylvania average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better42%Above 62% of peersPA avg 47%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only15%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy240 certified beds · ~224 residents a day93%Above 81% of peersPA avg 82%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $28,640PA avg in fines
Above only 48% of peersFewer fines than 48% of rated homes in Pennsylvania

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Pennsylvania facilities average 1.0 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Corporate officers
  • Lawrence Bickford
  • Betsy Boyer
  • Thomas Charles
  • Carl Raup
Managing employees
  • Betsy Boyer

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 395779 · 250 PERSIA ROAD, BELLEFONTE, PA, 16823.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Pennsylvania and Centre County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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