Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-18 · Fire 2025-06-18
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Mercer, PA
Quality Life Services - Mercer
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $7,443 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
8221 Lamor Road, Mercer, PA
(724) 662-5860
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
48
Certified beds
Average residents
42
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Quality Life Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-09-11
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.85
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.03
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.86
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.31
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
70%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
72%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.6% |
86.9%
6.3 pts worse
|
93.4%
12.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.6% |
93.5%
1.1 pts better
|
95.5%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% |
3.2%
1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 21.7% |
6.5%
15.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
10.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 10.6% |
6.5%
4.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.3% |
19.9%
2.6 pts better
|
19.6%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.3% |
18.7%
3.4 pts better
|
16.7%
1.4 pts better
|
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 | 16.4% |
19.6%
3.2 pts better
|
16.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.0% |
18.3%
8.3 pts better
|
14.9%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
1.7%
1 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.8% |
26.4%
0.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.1% |
5.3%
1.2 pts better
|
5.1%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 46.4% |
68.9%
22.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
35.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 18.3% |
9.8%
8.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
6.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.9% |
1.5%
2.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 51.4% |
68.7%
17.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
28.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.6% |
23.1%
4.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-26 · Fire 2024-07-26
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-08-31 · Fire 2023-08-31
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-08-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-08-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-08-07
C · Minimal harm
2025-06-18
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-08-07
C · Minimal harm
2025-06-18
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-08-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-09-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-09-02
C · Minimal harm
2024-07-26
K133 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2024-09-02
C · Minimal harm
2024-07-26
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-09-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-31
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-09-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-31
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-09-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-31
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-09-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-31
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-09-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-31
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-31
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-31
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-09-29
C · Minimal harm
2023-08-31
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-31
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-18
F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-08-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-24
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 2025-03-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-21
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-08-02
G · Actual harm
2023-04-05
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-04-25
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$7,443
2023-04-05
Fine
Fine · fine $7,443
Fine
Ownership
Tack Family Ventures LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Didomenico, Ryan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Markivich, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mary Susan Tack-Yurek Irrevocable Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Steven D Tack Irrevocable Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Sugar Creek Rest, Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Susan Tack Beardsley Irrevocable Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Tack, Steven
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Tack, Steven
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Tack-Beardsley, Susan
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Tack-Beardsley, Susan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Tack-Yurek, Mary
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Tack-Yurek, Mary
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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