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Avalon Springs Care Center
745 Greenville Road, Mercer, PA 16137
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Avalon Springs Care Center, in Mercer, Pennsylvania, is certified for 100 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Wecare Centers chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 5 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 1, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 5.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mercer Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 5 | 15 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 5.0 | 14.6 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 53.8% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 31 Dec 2025, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×4 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.0%, RNs 52.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 23.9% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.9% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.9% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Ava Springs Opco Llc. Chain: Wecare Centers (13 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ava Springs Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2025 |
| Wecare HCC LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| 3sss 3 Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Asp Prop 3 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Kgw Avalon LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Legacy 360 Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Pa1prop 1 LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Pen Med LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Wecare HCC LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Mercer County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Life Services - Mercer | Mercer | 48 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14.6 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Saint John Xxiii Home | Hermitage | 90 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4.4 | — | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Saint Paul Homes | Greenville | 192 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Quality Life Services - Grove City | Grove City | 109 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 13.8 | — | 15 May 2026 |
| Clepper Manor | Sharon | 54 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 22.2 | $170K | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Grove Manor | Grove City | 59 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 28.8 | $19K | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation | Hermitage | 105 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 16.2 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Orchard Manor | Grove City | 121 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 14.0 | $17K | 21 May 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Mercer County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Avalon Springs Care Center been cited for?
5 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Avalon Springs Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Avalon Springs Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Avalon Springs Care Center?
It is part of the Wecare Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ava Springs Holdco LLC and Wecare HCC LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Avalon Springs Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 31 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.