9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Uniontown, PA
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 9 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
129 Franklin Avenue, Uniontown, PA
(724) 439-5700
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
100
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Valley West Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1984-07-19
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
12 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.81
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.56
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.13
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.49
All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.36
RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.22
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.49
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.10
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.77
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.31
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.44
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
28%
Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
25%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
4,070
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
41.45
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9944
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
1.06
Baseline 21.39% · Performance 20.94% · Measure score 1.06 · Achievement 1.06 · Improvement 0.53
Healthcare-associated infections
6.42
Baseline 8.04% · Performance 5.93% · Measure score 6.42 · Achievement 6.36 · Improvement 6.42
Total nurse turnover
7.12
Baseline 30.77% · Performance 34.57% · Measure score 7.12 · Achievement 7.12 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.97
Baseline 2.80 hours · Performance 3.53 hours · Measure score 1.97 · Achievement 1.61 · Improvement 1.97
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.14% |
10.72%
0.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 95 · Observed rate 11.58% · Lower 95% interval 6.84% |
| Discharge to community | 60.87% |
50.57%
10.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 87 · Observed rate 51.72% · Lower 95% interval 47.43% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.77 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 98.39% |
95.27%
3.1 pts better
|
Numerator 61 · Denominator 62 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 62 |
| Discharge self-care score | 18.87% |
53.69%
34.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 53 |
| Discharge mobility score | 22.64% |
50.94%
28.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 53 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.61% |
2.29%
0.7 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 62 · Adjusted rate 1.22% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.93% |
7.12%
1.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 45 · Observed rate 2.22% · Lower 95% interval 3.19% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0.93% |
8.2%
7.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 108 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 17.97% |
42%
24 pts worse
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 128 |
| Discharge function score | 15.09% |
56.45%
41.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 53 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 39 · Denominator 39 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 6.45% |
25.2%
18.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 31 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.4 |
1.7
1.3 pts better
|
1.9
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.4 · Observed 0.3 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.2 |
1.2
1 pts better
|
1.8
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.2 · Observed 0.1 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.5% |
86.9%
6.6 pts better
|
93.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 91.2% · Q2 95.3% · Q3 93.4% · Q4 94.0% · 4Q avg 93.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.6% |
93.5%
2.1 pts better
|
95.5%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.2% |
3.2%
2 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 7.0% · Q3 6.6% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 5.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.3% |
6.5%
5.2 pts better
|
11.4%
10.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 1.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.8% |
6.5%
3.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 15.0% · Q3 9.6% · Q4 9.0% · 4Q avg 9.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 21.7% |
19.9%
1.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.7% · Q2 17.5% · Q3 23.0% · Q4 26.6% · 4Q avg 21.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.0% |
18.7%
3.7 pts better
|
16.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.7% · Q2 18.0% · Q3 16.1% · Q4 16.1% · 4Q avg 15.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.2% |
19.6%
3.4 pts better
|
16.3%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.0% · Q2 16.4% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 9.9% · 4Q avg 16.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.6% |
18.3%
5.7 pts better
|
14.9%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.1% · Q2 13.9% · Q3 10.4% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 12.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.9% |
0.9%
About the same
|
1.0%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.5% |
1.7%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 7.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.2% |
26.4%
7.2 pts better
|
19.8%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.9% · Q2 23.8% · Q3 23.0% · Q4 17.5% · 4Q avg 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.4% |
5.3%
1.9 pts better
|
5.1%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 3.5% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.0% |
68.9%
22.1 pts better
|
81.7%
9.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.4% · Q2 91.8% · Q3 88.1% · Q4 87.4% · 4Q avg 91.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.1% |
9.8%
1.7 pts better
|
12.0%
3.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.1% · Observed 8.5% · Expected 11.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.5%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.6% |
68.7%
19.9 pts better
|
79.7%
8.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 88.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.4% |
23.1%
5.7 pts better
|
23.9%
6.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.4% · Observed 19.1% · Expected 26.2% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Administration (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-08-12
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-08-12
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 2024-09-10
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-09-21
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 2023-09-21
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Inspection history
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2025-09-03
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 2025-09-03
Health
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected 2025-09-03
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected 2025-09-03
Health
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected 2025-09-03
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2025-09-03
Health
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2025-09-03
Health
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected 2025-09-03
Health
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected 2025-09-03
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-10
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-09-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2023-09-21
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 2023-09-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2023-09-21
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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