QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - NEW CASTLE Nursing Home


QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - NEW CASTLE (CCN: 395003) is a For profit - Partnership facility located in NEW CASTLE, PA (16101). The facility has an overall rating of 5/5, health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. It offers 204 certified beds and maintains an average of 110. residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.32287 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since January 1, 1967 and the last listed health inspection was on June 30, 2023, The facility is located in Lawrence county and provides senior and nursing home care.

QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - NEW CASTLE Summary


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Provider Name: QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - NEW CASTLE

Address: 520 FRIENDSHIP STREET, NEW CASTLE, PA 16101

Phone: (412) 654-7791

County: Lawrence (450)

Ownership Type: For profit - Partnership

Certified Beds: 204

Average Residents Per Day: 110. ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: GOLDEN HILL NURSING AND REHAB LP

First Approved Date: January 1, 1967

Affiliated Entity: QUALITY LIFE SERVICES (436)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 5 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 4 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Rating: 3 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.92853, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.8821, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5122, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.3943

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.32287

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.09285, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.3328

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0508

Nurse Staff Turnover: 35.6, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 35.3, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.2125, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7968, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.4048

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.77577, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8169, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.4767

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.06767

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.85532

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-06-30 (Score: 16), Cycle 2: 2022-07-08 (Score: 4), Cycle 3: 2021-09-03 (Score: 8)

Total Weighted Health Score: 10.667

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 3

Infection Control Citations: 0

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 2, Total Fines in Dollars: 3900.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 2

Location and GPS: 520 FRIENDSHIP STREET,NEW CASTLE,PA,16101 (40.9912, -80.339)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-10-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction on

Citation on 2023-06-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-25

Citation on 2023-06-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-25

Citation on 2022-05-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-20

Citation on 2021-09-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-03

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-06-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0222, Version: New

Description: 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.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-25

Citation on 2023-06-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-25

Citation on 2023-06-28

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-25

Citation on 2022-07-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-16

Citation on 2022-07-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0223, Version: New

Description: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-16

Citation on 2022-07-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0293, Version: New

Description: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-16

Citation on 2022-07-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0341, Version: New

Description: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-16

Citation on 2022-07-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-16

Citation on 2022-07-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0372, Version: New

Description: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-16

Citation on 2022-07-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0374, Version: New

Description: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-16

Citation on 2022-07-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0741, Version: New

Description: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-16

Citation on 2022-07-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0911, Version: New

Description: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-16

Citation on 2022-07-18

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0913, Version: New

Description: Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-16

Citation on 2021-09-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0223, Version: New

Description: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0281, Version: New

Description: Install proper backup exit lighting.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0761, Version: New

Description: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0911, Version: New

Description: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0912, Version: New

Description: Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15

Citation on 2021-09-16

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-15