BETHLEN HM OF THE HUNGARIAN RF OF AMERICA – LIGONIER, PA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Bethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America

66 CAREY SCHOOL ROAD, Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6711
76 beds
All Ligonier facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
69.55
Score /100
#8510
National Rank

#8510
of 14703 facilities
National
42.1% position
#350
of 657 in PA
State Rank
#7
of 19 in Westmoreland
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Ligonier
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 15658
ZIP Rank






About Bethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of AmericaBethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America is located at 66 Carey School Road, Ligonier, PA, reachable at (724) 238-6711. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 76.0 certified beds and serves an average of 68 residents per day. It is part of the Concordia Lutheran Ministries network (8 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1983-01-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Bethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America

Address

66 Carey School Road, Ligonier, PA 15658

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

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 12 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
69.55
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#8510 of 14703 nationally – #350 of 657 in Pennsylvania

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Bethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America may be considered for families with limited options in Ligonier, PA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightBethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America currently provides 3 hours 38 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 31.8%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 38 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 51 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours47 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours7 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 23 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours38 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 SummaryThe facility has received 12 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $16,575. 16 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 95.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#8,510
of 14,703
National
Bottom 42%
#350
of 657
PA State
Bottom 47% in PA
#7
of 19
️ Westmoreland County
#7 of 19
#1
of 1
️ Ligonier
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 15658
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Bethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America ranks 8510th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.5/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 350th out of 657 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,733 nationally and RN hours rank #3,885 nationally (#233 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 3.77 #5,839 / 14,703 #201 / 657 Above average
2023 3.87 #4,897 / 14,703 #178 / 657 Above average
2024 3.61 #7,233 / 14,703 #306 / 657 Above average
2025 3.92 #5,073 / 14,703 #228 / 657 Above average
2026 3.64 #7,733 / 14,703 #321 / 657 Below average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank PA State Rank Note
2022 0.88 #3,020 / 14,703 #189 / 657 Top 25%
2023 0.40 #10,305 / 14,703 #592 / 657 Below average
2024 0.72 #4,173 / 14,703 #278 / 657 Above average
2025 0.84 #3,107 / 14,703 #198 / 657 Top 25%
2026 0.78 #3,885 / 14,703 #233 / 657 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Bethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1983-01-01. 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) 238-6711 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Bethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 69.5/100, placing it #8510 of 14703 facilities nationally and #350 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 Bethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America receives a reported average of 3 hours 38 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 47 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 51 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 23 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 31.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 12 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $16,575. 16 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 95.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Bethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America ranks 8510th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.5/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 350th out of 657 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,733 nationally and RN hours rank #3,885 nationally (#233 in PA). Our composite quality score of 69.5/100 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 Ligonier, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/pennsylvania/ligonier/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

66 CAREY SCHOOL ROAD, Ligonier, PA 15658
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LLC
Legal Name

BETHLEN HOME OF THE HUNGARIAN REFORMED FEDERATION OF AMERICA

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 76
Average Residents / Day 68 (90% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Westmoreland County, PA
City Ligonier, PA
ZIP Code 15658
Approved Since January 1, 1983
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 395552
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
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