Oakwood Heights Village
Nursing Home Facility
10 Vo Tech Drive, Oil City, PA 16301
Oakwood Heights Village is a senior care community located in Oil City, PA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Oil City area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (814) 676-8686.
Operated by Abraham Smilow, which runs 7 communities in our directory.
With 106 beds, Oakwood Heights Village is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Venango County average about 64 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 80% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Venango County average about 3.3 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 18 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Venango County average about 4.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 60%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Venango County, PA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 27 problems at Oakwood Heights Village. 3 findings involved harm to a resident. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $14,015.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nursing and Physician Services
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Administration
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Oakwood Heights Village offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 106
- Religious affiliation Presbyterian
- Occupancy 80%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 60%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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