Highland Oaks at Water Run

    300 Water Run Rd, Clarion, PA 16214
    • Assisted Living

    Spotless friendly active spacious reassuring

    I live here and I'm very pleased - the newer, spotless facility is beautiful and well kept with open wooded and grassy grounds. Staff are friendly and helpful, residents seem genuinely happy, and there are lots of activities (weekly cookouts included); multiple bedroom layouts are spacious and well designed, and the age-in-place policy gives peace of mind. Overall, a fantastic, enjoyable place to be.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.67·(6)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.3
    • Staff

      3.4
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • clean, well-maintained facility
    • newer building with modern finishes
    • age-in-place policy
    • spacious common areas and open grounds
    • wooded grounds and lawn space
    • varied activity program
    • weekly cookouts and social events
    • multiple apartment/bedroom options
    • attractive room layouts
    • positive resident atmosphere

    Cons

    • inconsistent staff professionalism and conduct
    • variable clinical care quality and oversight
    • gaps in medication-management procedures
    • communication and family-engagement shortcomings
    • uneven staff training and competency

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews for Highland Oaks at Water Run present a mixed picture. Many comments emphasize the facility’s physical strengths: a newer, well-kept building with attractive room layouts, spacious common areas, and pleasant outdoor grounds. Residents and visitors frequently mention a positive atmosphere and active programming, including weekly cookouts and a variety of activities, which support social engagement and an enjoyable environment.

    Facility and amenities are consistently noted as a strength. Observers describe clean interiors, modern finishes, multiple housing options, and accessible outdoor green space and wooded areas. These elements suggest attention to property maintenance and design that can support resident comfort and choice of living arrangements.

    Care and staffing impressions are less consistent. While some reviewers describe friendly, helpful interactions with staff, other comments raise concerns about professionalism, clinical oversight, and medication-handling practices. One reviewer described an event that resulted in an emergency-department visit; other remarks point to perceived lapses in staff competence or responsiveness. Taken together, these indicate variability in everyday caregiving and in protocols that affect clinical safety.

    Dining-specific detail is limited in the feedback, but social dining events such as weekly cookouts are highlighted as a positive. Management and communication patterns appear uneven: reviewers praise interpersonal experiences at times, yet others describe shortcomings in family communication and in how staff engage with relatives. These contrasts point to potential variability in staff training, supervision, and escalation procedures.

    For prospective residents and families, the notable pattern is a facility with strong physical amenities and active programming alongside inconsistent reports about clinical practice and staff conduct. When evaluating Highland Oaks at Water Run, it would be reasonable to tour the property, observe staff–resident interactions, ask about medication-management protocols, staff training and turnover, incident-response procedures, and opportunities to speak with current families to clarify how the facility addresses the operational issues raised in some reviews.

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    Location

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    Highland Oaks at Water Run is located at 300 Water Run Rd, Clarion, PA, 16214.

    About Highland Oaks at Water Run

    Highland Oaks at Water Run sits at 300 Water Run Road in Clarion, Pennsylvania, and offers assisted living, memory support, and personal care in a three-story building that first opened in August 2016. The building has 60 private studio apartments with kitchenettes that include a sink, refrigerator, microwave, counters, and cupboards, along with big bathrooms featuring walk-in European-style showers and separate vanity areas. Each apartment has its own heating and air-conditioning controls so residents can manage the temperature the way they like. The community supports both independent living villas and traditional assisted living, plus memory care for those who need extra support. Residents get help with daily tasks, laundry, housekeeping, meals, and more, while staff members are always present to provide care, companionship, and health services, like diabetic and incontinence care, non-ambulatory care, therapy, and rehabilitation, along with regular physician and podiatry visits.

    Highland Oaks offers many shared amenities, so people can visit the beauty salon, spa, library, or fitness center, attend church services in the multipurpose chapel, or join activities in the indoor recreation areas. The dining room serves restaurant-style meals, and there's a bistro café for lighter options. There's a full schedule of social events and activities, with games, Bible study, movies, crafts, music, visits from therapy dogs, and holiday parties, along with educational talks and intergenerational programs. Residents can also join devotional or offsite activities. The community puts a focus on compassionate care and creates programs that help with residents' physical, emotional, and behavioral health.

    Healthcare is coordinated with state and federal programs, giving residents access to resources like a health library with medication and symptom checkers, support and advocacy programs, and help related to the Affordable Care Act. They use a visitor access and emergency card system, and residents can manage personal health information with a My Account dashboard. Highland Oaks, operated by Penn Highlands WRC Senior Services and Penn Highlands Healthcare, offers priority access to short stay rehabilitation at McKinley Health Center at Laurelbrooke Landing in Brookville, and also connects residents to home care, home health, and hospice through Home Solutions. Staff aim to make life more comfortable and safe through constant support, clean living spaces, and by making sure everyone's needs and preferences are taken seriously.

    People often ask...

    Highland Oaks at Water Run offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 300 Water Run Rd, Clarion, PA 16214.

    No, Highland Oaks at Water Run does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.

    License number447680
    Facility typeFull
    License classLicensed
    Capacity72 residents
    LicenseeWRC PENNSYLVANIA MEMORIAL HOME
    Care servedPersonal Care Homes
    EffectiveDecember 3rd, 2025
    ExpiresDecember 3rd, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    29

    Reports

    9

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    10

    Years

    23 Feb 2026Inspection
    Identified failures to communicate significant changes in condition to the Wellness Coordinator and Administrator and to update the RASP within five days, potentially affecting supervision and care.
    04 Nov 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in record confidentiality, quality management, fire safety, medication management, and preadmission screening; a later partial follow-up found no deficiencies.
    • 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 2600.26.aQuality Management Plan
    • 2600.105.gLint Removal and Duct Cleaning
    • 2600.132.aMonthly Fire Drill
    • 2600.132.bSafety Inspection/Fire Drill
    • 2600.132.dEvacuation
    • 2600.144.bPolicy on Smoking
    • 2600.181.dStoring Medication
    • 2600.183.dPrescription Current
    • 2600.224.aPreadmission Screen Form
    • 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    21 Aug 2025Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies across confidentiality, quality management, fire safety, medication storage, smoking policy, and admission screening.
    • 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 2600.26aQuality Management Plan
    • 2600.105.gLint Removal and Duct Cleaning
    • 2600.132.aMonthly Fire Drill
    • 2600.132.bSafety Inspection/Fire Drill
    • 2600.132.dEvacuation
    • 2600.144.bPolicy on Smoking
    • 2600.181.dStoring Medication
    • 2600.183.dPrescription Current
    • 2600.224.aPreadmission Screen Form
    • 2600.224.aPreadmission Screen Form
    • 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    28 Mar 2025Inspection
    Investigated violations found that the home failed to report a verbal abuse allegation within 24 hours, contained an uncovered trash receptacle near the food service area, and had an incomplete vehicle first aid kit.
    • 2600.16cWritten Incident Report (within 24 hours)
    • 2600.85dTrash Receptacles in kitchens/bathrooms
    • 2600.171b5First Aid Kit (vehicle transport)
    24 Jan 2024Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies in staff training, safety equipment, and medical documentation.
    • Type A2600.63aFirst Aid/CPR Training
    • 2600.65bOrientation and training: Emergency Medical Plan and Incident Reporting
    • 2600.65e12 Hours Annual Training
    • 2600.65gAnnual Training Content
    • 2600.101jLighting/Operable Lamp
    • 2600.105gLint Removal and Duct Cleaning
    • 2600.141aMedical Evaluation
    • 2600.171bFirst Aid Kit
    • 2600.187bDate/Time of Medication Administration
    • 2600.227dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
    • 2600.251bRecord Entries Legible
    • 2600.225cAdditional Assessment
    26 Sept 2023Inspection
    Identified deficiencies related to overnight staffing, fire drill timing, and medication management. Continued compliance must be maintained.
    • 2600.60aStaff/Support Plan
    • 2600.132.gFire Drills Days/Times
    • 2600.142.dSecure Preventative Care
    • 2600.183.eStoring Medications
    • 2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    02 Nov 2022Inspection
    Found multiple regulatory deficiencies across posting requirements, safety, staffing, and resident care planning.
    • 2600. 3.c.Post Current License
    • 2600. 18.Applicable Health and Safety Laws
    • 2600. 25.b.Contract Signatures
    • 2600. 54.a.Direct Care Staff
    • 2600. 63.a.First Aid/CPR Training
    • 2600. 65.a.FS Orientation 1st Day
    • 2600. 65.b.Rights/Abuse 40 Hours
    • 2600. 81.b.Resident Personal Equipment
    • 2600. 82.a.Poisonous Materials
    • 2600. 88.a.Surfaces
    • 2600. 103.c.Food Protected
    • 2600. 132.a.Monthly Fire Drill
    • 2600. 132.b.Safety Inspection/Fire Drill
    • 2600. 132.c.Fire Drill Records
    • 2600. 132.d.Evacuation
    • 2600. 132.e.Fire Drill Sleeping Hours
    • 2600. 141.b.1.Annual Medical Evaluation
    • 2600. 183.d.Prescription Current
    • 2600. 183.e.Storing Medications
    • 2600. 224.a.Preadmission Screen Form
    • 2600. 225.a.Assessment
    • 2600. 227.a.Support Plan
    • 2600. 227.c.Support Plan Revision
    27 Oct 2022Inspection
    Investigated a reported incident of possible sexual contact and found deficiencies in abuse reporting, incident reporting, and annual assessments.
    • Type A2600.15.a.Abuse reporting
    • c2600.16.c.Written incident report
    • c2600.225.c.Additional assessment
    18 Mar 2022Inspection
    Observed medication omissions where prescribed medications were not administered because they were not available in the home.
    • 2600.187dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    01 Feb 2022Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    14 Dec 2021Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in staff qualifications, food storage and temperatures, emergency planning, signage, and resident records.
    • 2600.54aDirect care staff
    • 2600.103dStoring food off floor
    • 2600.103fRefrigerator/Freezer temps
    • 2600.130hInoperable Smoke Detector
    • 2600.133.1Exit Signs
    • 2600.162cMenus
    • 2600.184aLabeling OTC/CAM
    • 2600.224aPreadmission Screen Form
    • 2600.252Record Content - Photograph (resident #1)
    • 2600.252Record Content - Photograph (resident #5)
    • 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 2600.225cAdditional Assessment
    26 Oct 2021Inspection
    Issued a regular license for a Personal Care Home. An onsite inspection will be conducted within the next twelve months.
    29 Jun 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    29 Jan 2021Inspection
    Issued a regular license following renewal application.
    05 Nov 2019Inspection
    Concluded that the submitted plan of correction was fully implemented.
    29 Oct 2019Inspection
    Renewal license issued for a personal care home and a on-site inspection was planned within the next twelve months.
    08 Oct 2019Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in contracts, safety practices, and documentation during the survey.
    • §2600.25(b)Resident contracts
    • Fire drill records and staffing
    • Poisonous materials storage
    • §2600.85(e)Emergency procedures location and staff education
    • Glucometer calibration
    • Resident assessments timeliness
    • Bedside lighting
    • Food labeling
    • Food storage containers
    • Emergency procedures location awareness
    • Assessments documentation
    19 Jul 2019Inspection
    Cited deficiencies related to ensuring all staff receive required annual training.
    • 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Annual staff training requirements
    02 Nov 2018Inspection
    Found deficiencies related to heat source safety and auditing prescription orders and MARs.
    • 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Safety: Heat sources inspected and guarded
    • 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Safety: Flammable materials near heat sources
    • 55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600Medication orders and MARs auditing
    25 Oct 2018Inspection
    Issued a renewed license for a personal care home after renewal submission; the license remains active.
    11 Sept 2018Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    04 May 2018Inspection
    Inspectors identified two violations: one related to pets on site lacking current rabies vaccination certificates, and another related to glucometers not being calibrated to the correct time.
    • 2600.109(b)Rabies vaccination for pets present at the home
    • 2600.185(a)Procedures for safe storage, security, distribution and use of medications and medical equipment by trained staff
    13 Mar 2018Inspection
    Investigators found that the daily LOCA charges were not listed in the resident contracts and that the assessments and LOCA information did not reflect residents' needs.
    • Regulation 2600.25(c)(2)Fee schedule not listed
    • Regulation 2600.25(c)(2)Description of violation – LOCA information not tied to resident needs
    07 Feb 2018Inspection
    An investigation identified multiple deficiencies relating to abuse reporting, staff supervision, and medication-cart procedures. Several violations were cited across several regulatory provisions.
    • Type A2600.15(a)Abuse reporting
    • Type A2600.15(b)Abuse reporting – staff suspension
    • Type A2600.15(c)Submission of plan of supervision or notice of suspension
    • Type A2600.16(c)Notification to regional office within 24 hours
    • Type A2600.85(a)Medication cart audit
    • Type A2600.185(a)PM Medication Aide monthly cart audit
    • Type A2600.185(a)See POC #5 attached
    02 Nov 2017Inspection
    The licensee was cited for deficiencies in staff training on fire safety and emergency preparedness and for not maintaining required emergency provisions.
    • 2600.66(b)Orientation on fire safety and emergency preparedness
    • 2600.65(d)Emergency food and water supply
    13 Oct 2017Inspection
    The department renewed the license and issued a regular license for a personal care home, with an onsite inspection to follow within the next twelve months.
    30 Mar 2017Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    20 Oct 2016Inspection
    Investigated a medication management issue and found a discrepancy with discontinued medications still in the medication cart and related record-keeping requirements.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600.183(b)Prescription medications, OTC medications and CAM that are discontinued, expired or for residents who are no longer served shall be destroyed
    06 Jul 2016Inspection
    Identified two violations: hot water temperature exceeding the limit and missing emergency evacuation diagrams on multiple floors.
    • 2600.89(b)Hot water temperature
    • 2600.130(b)Emergency evacuation diagrams

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