SWEDEN VALLEY MANOR
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Sweden Valley Manor has a Trust Grade of C+, which means it is decent and slightly above average compared to other facilities. It ranks #365 out of 653 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, placing it in the bottom half, and is #2 out of 2 in Potter County, indicating there is only one other local option that is better. The facility is improving, with issues decreasing from 11 in 2024 to 7 in 2025. Staffing is a strength here, with a turnover rate of 42%, which is below the Pennsylvania average, suggesting that staff tend to stay and build relationships with residents. While there have been no fines, which is a positive sign, there have been concerns regarding food safety, including dirty kitchen areas and failure to document food temperatures, which could lead to potential health risks. Additionally, there were issues with addressing resident grievances in a timely manner, as one resident reported receiving stained cups for their drinks. Overall, families should weigh these strengths and weaknesses when considering Sweden Valley Manor for their loved ones.
- Trust Score
- C+
- In Pennsylvania
- #365/653
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 42% turnover. Near Pennsylvania's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 38 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Pennsylvania. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 29 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (42%)
6 points below Pennsylvania average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Pennsylvania average (3.0)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
Near Pennsylvania avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 29 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0571
(Tag F0571)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident and staff interview, clinical record review, and review of a resident fund account facility documents, it was determined that the facility imposed a charge against a resident's perso...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide required notification to a resident whose Medicare covered services ended for one of three re...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of select facility policies and procedures, employee personnel records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement an abuse prohibition policy that re...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, review of facility documentation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility fail...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to initiate timely interventions for a resident with significant weight loss for one of six residents reviewe...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of select facility policies and procedures, observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement appropriate enhanced barri...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, review of resident council meeting minutes, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure resident grievances were addressed timely for o...
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Sept 2024
11 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0554
(Tag F0554)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, clinical record review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to administer medication per physician's orders for one of 24 residents revi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations and family interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, homelike environment on one of four nursing units (C Nursing Unit; Residents 7 a...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0676
(Tag F0676)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care or services to maintain a resident's ambulation status for one of two residents reviewed...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0685
(Tag F0685)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, clinical record review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain proper treatment to maintain vision for one of two residents review...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0687
(Tag F0687)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, clinical record review, and staff and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide foot care and treatment to avoid medical complications for one of ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, clinical record review, review of select manufacture's guidelines, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate below five pe...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Dental Services
(Tag F0791)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure timely dental services for one of one resident reviewed for dental concerns (Resi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement a restorative nursi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on clinical record review and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that pain management was provided that was consistent with professional standards...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to store food and maintain food service equipment in a safe and sanitary manner and prevent the potential for food conta...
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Oct 2023
11 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to thoroughly investigate, implement interventions to prevent, and report an allegation of ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of select facility policy and procedures, clinical record review, review of facility documents, and staff and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implemen...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to follow physician orders to maintain acceptable weights regarding nutrition management for one of one ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care con...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0712
(Tag F0712)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's physician made timely physician visits for one of 20 residents reviewed (Res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0801
(Tag F0801)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to employ a full-time qualified dietary manager in the absence of a full-time qualified registered dietitian.
Findings include:
Int...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0840
(Tag F0840)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain outside resources from...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a safe, clean, and homelike environment on four of four nursing units (Applewood unit, Baybe...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete restorative range of motion programs on four of four residents reviewed (Residents 1, 32, 55...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0700
(Tag F0700)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, clinical record review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to assess for the risk of side rail entrapment with the use of side rails for...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on review of facility documentation, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, and serve food in a manner to prevent the potential spread of...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
- • 42% turnover. Below Pennsylvania's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 29 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Sweden Valley Manor's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns SWEDEN VALLEY MANOR an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Pennsylvania, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Sweden Valley Manor Staffed?
CMS rates SWEDEN VALLEY MANOR's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 42%, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Sweden Valley Manor?
State health inspectors documented 29 deficiencies at SWEDEN VALLEY MANOR during 2023 to 2025. These included: 29 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Sweden Valley Manor?
SWEDEN VALLEY MANOR is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by HCF MANAGEMENT, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 121 certified beds and approximately 92 residents (about 76% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in COUDERSPORT, Pennsylvania.
How Does Sweden Valley Manor Compare to Other Pennsylvania Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, SWEDEN VALLEY MANOR's overall rating (3 stars) matches the state average, staff turnover (42%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Sweden Valley Manor?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Sweden Valley Manor Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, SWEDEN VALLEY MANOR has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 3-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Sweden Valley Manor Stick Around?
SWEDEN VALLEY MANOR has a staff turnover rate of 42%, which is about average for Pennsylvania nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Sweden Valley Manor Ever Fined?
SWEDEN VALLEY MANOR has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Sweden Valley Manor on Any Federal Watch List?
SWEDEN VALLEY MANOR is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.