Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-03 · Fire 2025-04-03
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Quakertown, PA
Lifequest Nursing Center
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2450 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA
(215) 536-0770
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
140
Certified beds
Average residents
107
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-06-26
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.35
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.33
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.26
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.80
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
44%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
51%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.8 |
1.7
1.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.2
About the same
|
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.3% |
86.9%
8.4 pts better
|
93.4%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
93.5%
6.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.8% |
3.2%
0.4 pts better
|
3.3%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.0% |
6.5%
3.5 pts better
|
11.4%
8.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.7% |
6.5%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.9% |
19.9%
1 pts better
|
19.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.7% |
18.7%
5 pts worse
|
16.7%
7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 8.8% |
19.6%
10.8 pts better
|
16.3%
7.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.0% |
18.3%
7.3 pts better
|
14.9%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.4% |
0.9%
1.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.2% |
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.7% |
26.4%
4.7 pts better
|
19.8%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.6% |
5.3%
3.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.9% |
68.9%
21 pts better
|
81.7%
8.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.1% |
9.8%
6.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
4.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.0% |
1.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.6%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 84.6% |
68.7%
15.9 pts better
|
79.7%
4.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 31.5% |
23.1%
8.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
7.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-09 · Fire 2024-05-09
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-07-14 · Fire 2023-07-14
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-05-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-05-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-07-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-07-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-07-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-07-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-07-19
C · Minimal harm
2024-05-09
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-09-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2023-09-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-09-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-09-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-09-07
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2025-05-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-05-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-01
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-06-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2024-06-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-09
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-06-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-08-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-08-31
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Jezick, Victoria
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mcguire, Shane
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mcguire, Shane
Corporate Officer · Individual
Plexus Group Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Prior, Sally
Corporate Officer · Individual
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