Quality Life Services - Chicora
160 Medical Center Road · Chicora, PA · 16025 · 7244452000
114 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Quality Life Services Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$141,440 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $141,440 |
Inspection citations (67 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
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 April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
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 January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
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 January 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C December 5, 2025
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 January 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | Fine | $141,440 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395118 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.