31 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Chicora, PA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $107,640 in total fines with 31 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
160 Medical Center Road, Chicora, PA
(724) 445-2000
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
114
Certified beds
Average residents
100
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Quality Life Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.67
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.85
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.26
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.51
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
57%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
52%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.5% |
86.9%
8.6 pts better
|
93.4%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.3% |
93.5%
0.8 pts better
|
95.5%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.1% |
3.2%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.8% |
6.5%
0.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.4% |
6.5%
1.1 pts better
|
5.4%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 32.8% |
19.9%
12.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
13.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 28.7% |
18.7%
10 pts worse
|
16.7%
12 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 | 14.1% |
19.6%
5.5 pts better
|
16.3%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.5% |
18.3%
7.8 pts better
|
14.9%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
0.9%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.5% |
26.4%
0.9 pts better
|
19.8%
5.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% |
5.3%
0.2 pts better
|
5.1%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.3% |
68.9%
14.4 pts better
|
81.7%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 26.7% |
9.8%
16.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
14.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.5%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 78.3% |
68.7%
9.6 pts better
|
79.7%
1.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.9% |
23.1%
7.2 pts better
|
23.9%
8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-10-17
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-17
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-09-03
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-10-17
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Inspection history
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-02-16
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-16
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-08-05
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected 2025-01-02
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-25
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-25
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-08-21
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-11-10
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-10
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $107,640
Fine
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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