Transitions Healthcare North HuntingdonCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 8850 Barnes Lake Road, North Huntingdon, PA 15642
- CCN
- 395585
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 110
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 30 Apr 2026. The latest survey cycle has 11 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Pennsylvania (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Westmoreland County median | Pennsylvania median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 19 homes in the county, 656 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Pennsylvania median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 30 Apr 2026 | 11 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 30 May 2025 | 4 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 6 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 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 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Sep 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2025 |
| 30 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | 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 | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0803 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 6 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Jun 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Jun 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jun 2024 |
| 19 May 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Mar 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Pennsylvania median | Pennsylvania average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.42 | 3.60 | 3.89 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | 2.19 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.21 | 3.30 | 3.53 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 51.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
- 44.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 25.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.8% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 30.4% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.1% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.1% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Setting
- Continuing care retirement community
- Legal business name
- Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon, LLC
- Chain
- Transitions Healthcare (6 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Finance LLC | 5% or greater security interest | 1 Sep 2014 | |
| Transitions Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Aug 2014 | |
| 8550 Barnes Lake Road LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Aug 2014 |
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Other homes in Westmoreland County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Irwin | North Huntingdon | 1 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 19 Dec 2025 | |
| Hempfield Manor | Greensburg | 1 of 5 | 20 | $0 | 20 Mar 2026 | |
| Westmoreland Manor | Greensburg | 2 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 9 Apr 2026 | |
| William Penn Care Center | Jeannette | 2 of 5 | 13 | $14,074 | 8 May 2026 | |
| Redstone Highlands Health Care | Greensburg | 2 of 5 | 18 | $54,240 | 16 Apr 2026 | |
| Wecare at Murrysville Rehab and Nursing Center | Murrysville | 1 of 5 | 21 | $8,883 | 20 Mar 2026 | |
| Rehab & Nursing Ctr Greater Pittsburgh | Greensburg | 2 of 5 | 11 | $8,159 | 26 Nov 2025 | |
| Saint Anne Home | Greensburg | 1 of 5 | 14 | $39,719 | 26 Jun 2025 | |
| Oak Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Greensburg | 2 of 5 | 25 | $0 | 18 Jun 2025 | |
| Greene Health & Rehab Center | Greensburg | 1 of 5 | 42 | $8,469 | 9 Dec 2025 | |
| Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Greensburg | 1 of 5 | 22 | $18,873 | 20 Nov 2025 | |
| Harmon House Health & Rehab Center | Mount Pleasant | 3 of 5 | 8 | $16,801 | 7 May 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon (CCN 395585). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/transitions-healthcare-north-huntingdon-north-huntingdon-pa-395585/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 30 Apr 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 5 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 30 May 2025.
- Who operates Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Transitions Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names Transitions Healthcare LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 4 homes in Pennsylvania as Special Focus Facilities and 20 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.