BEACON RIDGE – INDIANA, PA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Beacon Ridge

1515 WAYNE AVENUE, Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 349-5300
118 beds
All Indiana facilities
3.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
77.48
Score /100
#4784
National Rank

#4784
of 14703 facilities
National
67.5% position
#193
of 657 in PA
State Rank
#2
of 5 in Indiana
County Rank
#2
of 4 in Indiana
City Rank
#2
of 4 in ZIP 15701
ZIP Rank






About Beacon RidgeBeacon Ridge is located at 1515 Wayne Avenue, Indiana, PA, reachable at (724) 349-5300. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 118.0 certified beds and serves an average of 79 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1985-05-31. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Facility

Beacon Ridge

Address

1515 Wayne Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 118 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 0 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
77.48
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#4784 of 14703 nationally – #193 of 657 in Pennsylvania

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Beacon Ridge offers a mid-range care option in Indiana, PA. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

3 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightBeacon Ridge currently provides 3 hours 49 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 26 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). RN hours per resident have declined from 51 min/day (2022) to 26 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 47.5% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 49 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 19 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 3 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 27 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryBeacon Ridge has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 6 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 56.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#4,784
of 14,703
National
Top 33%
#193
of 657
PA State
Top 29% in PA
#2
of 5
️ Indiana County
#2 of 5
#2
of 4
️ Indiana
#2 of 4
#2
of 4
ZIP 15701
#2 of 4

Nationally, Beacon Ridge ranks 4784th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.5/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 193rd out of 657 nursing homes. In Indiana, it ranks 2nd out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,219 nationally and RN hours rank #10,028 nationally (#537 in PA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank PA State Rank Note
2022 3.54 #7,561 / 14,703 #279 / 657 Below average
2023 3.59 #7,090 / 14,703 #256 / 657 Above average
2024 3.41 #9,021 / 14,703 #399 / 657 Below average
2025 3.62 #7,684 / 14,703 #333 / 657 Below average
2026 3.81 #6,219 / 14,703 #246 / 657 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank PA State Rank Note
2022 0.85 #3,293 / 14,703 #216 / 657 Top 25%
2023 0.86 #2,759 / 14,703 #168 / 657 Top 25%
2024 0.67 #5,019 / 14,703 #336 / 657 Above average
2025 0.70 #4,823 / 14,703 #293 / 657 Above average
2026 0.44 #10,028 / 14,703 #537 / 657 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Beacon Ridge is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1985-05-31. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (724) 349-5300 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Beacon Ridge holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 77.5/100, placing it #4784 of 14703 facilities nationally and #193 of 657 in Pennsylvania. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Beacon Ridge receives a reported average of 3 hours 49 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 26 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 3 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 19 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 27 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 47.5%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Beacon Ridge has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 6 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 56.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Beacon Ridge ranks 4784th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.5/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 193rd out of 657 nursing homes. In Indiana, it ranks 2nd out of 4 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,219 nationally and RN hours rank #10,028 nationally (#537 in PA). Our composite quality score of 77.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Indiana, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/pennsylvania/indiana/

Contact and Location

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Address

1515 WAYNE AVENUE, Indiana, PA 15701
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Legal Name

INDIANA SKILLED NURSING INC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 118
Average Residents / Day 79 (68% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Indiana County, PA
City Indiana, PA
ZIP Code 15701
Approved Since May 31, 1985
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 395702
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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