Crawford Care Center

Nursing Home · Saegertown, PA

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number395853

Contact & location

20881 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA 16433
Crawford County
Phone
(814) 763-2445
ZIP code
16433 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
157
Residents per day
118.5 (75% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Crawford Care Center Opco LLC
Chain
Abraham Smilow (7 facilities, avg 1.4★)
Medicare certified since
June 1, 1991
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.43 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.42 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.01 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.00 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.23 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
63.0 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
89.5 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 30, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
15.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
51 health · 12 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-28 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2026-06-16
2026-05-28 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-16
2026-04-30 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-30 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-30 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-30 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-30 Honor 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-30 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-30 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-30 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-30 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-30 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-30 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-30 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-09
2025-04-17 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-21
2025-04-17 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-21
2025-04-17 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-21
2025-04-17 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-21
2025-04-17 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-21
2025-04-17 Honor 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-21
2025-04-17 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-21
2025-04-17 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-21
2025-04-17 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-21
2025-04-17 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-21
2025-01-06 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-18
2025-01-06 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-18
2025-01-06 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-18
2025-01-06 Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-18
2024-08-14 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-08-14 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-08-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-08-28
2024-08-02 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-28
2024-08-02 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-28
2024-08-02 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-28
2024-05-03 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-03 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-03 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-03 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-03 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-03 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-03 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-03 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-03 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-03 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-03 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-05-03 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-17
2024-04-12 Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-14
2024-04-12 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-14
2024-04-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-14

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $151,253 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-08-02Fine$151,253

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Crawford Care Center Opco LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Smilow, Abraham (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 95%
CCC Consulting Company LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Crawford Care Center Opco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Crawford Care Propco Holdco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hillel Tropper 2016 Irrevocable Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lads Avenue Associates LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Moshe Trooper 2016 Irrevocable Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Park, Donald (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rohrbach, Charles (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Smilow, Abraham (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
T3 Real Estate Initiatives LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Travitsky, Baruch (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Smilow, Abraham (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Park, Donald (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Smilow, Abraham (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Park, Donald (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rohrbach, Charles (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Smilow, Abraham (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Crawford Care Center?

Crawford Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.

How many beds does Crawford Care Center have?

It has 157 certified beds and cares for about 119 residents per day.

Has Crawford Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $151,253 in the last three years.

Who owns Crawford Care Center?

It is part of Abraham Smilow and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Crawford Care Center?

(814) 763-2445. The facility is located at 20881 State Highway 198, Saegertown, PA 16433.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.