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Quality Life Services - Chicora
160 Medical Center Road, Chicora, PA 16025
Continuing care retirement community
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
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.
Certified for 114 beds, Quality Life Services - Chicora serves Chicora in Butler County, Pennsylvania and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 69 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (34, 19, 16 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 60.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $92K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 46.3%.
69health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles2 at actual harm or worse
$92Kfines listed by CMS1 penalty in period
3.6nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
87%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)100 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Butler Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 69 | 55 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 60.5 | 42.3 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.3% | 46.3% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $91,936 | $30,011 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 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: 5 Dec 2025, 15 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×49 E ×13 F ×4 C ×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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 26 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 9 Mar 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0700 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0575 | 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. | C | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 7 Jul 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 22 Apr 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0625 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2025 | Fine | $91,936 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.3%, RNs 58.3%; 1 administrator 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 | 9.2% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.1% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.1% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 32.8% | 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: Quality Life Services Chicora Llc. Chain: Quality Life Services (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek Rest, Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| First National Insurance Agency | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2025 |
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 Butler County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Life Services - Sarver | Sarver | 66 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 54.5 | — | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Sherwood Oaks | Cranberry Township | 43 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 37.2 | $8K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Concordia Lutheran Health and Human Care | Cabot | 142 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 23.2 | $8K | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Passavant Retirement and Healtabuse icon | Zelienople | 102 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 38 | 37.3 | — | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove Care Center | Harrisville | 103 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 14.6 | $179K | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Cranberry Placeabuse icon | Cranberry Township | 150 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 87 | 58.0 | $43K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Embassy of Saxonburgabuse iconSFF Candidate | Saxonburg | 68 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 75 | 110.3 | $339K | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Harmonyabuse icon | Harmony | 115 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 76 | 66.1 | $174K | 30 Jun 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Butler County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Quality Life Services - Chicora been cited for?
69 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Quality Life Services - Chicora been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $92K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Quality Life Services - Chicora compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Quality Life Services - Chicora?
It is part of the Quality Life Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sugar Creek Rest, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Quality Life Services - Chicora last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 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.