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Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit
100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, PA 16346
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.
Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Seneca, Pennsylvania, certified for 16 beds and caring for about 11 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 5 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 2, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 31.3 per 100 beds, more 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 8.7 hours per resident per day (4.3 RN), above the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 34.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Venango Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 5 | 25 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.3 | 25.0 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 8.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 4.3 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.5% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,018 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 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: 13 Aug 2025, 6 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 13 Aug 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 | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 6 Sep 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 6 Sep 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
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 34.5%, RNs 42.9%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
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: non-profit, corporation. Chain: Upmc Senior Communities (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 06/02/2009 |
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 Venango County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil City Nursing and Rehab | Oil City | 95 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 7.4 | $8K | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Caring Place, The | Franklin | 100 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 | $8K | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Oakwood Heights Villageabuse icon | Oil City | 106 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 25.5 | $14K | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Sugar Creek Care Center | Franklin | 148 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 23.0 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Venango County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit 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 Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 8.7 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit?
It is part of the Upmc Senior Communities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Upmc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Aug 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.