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QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA

160 MEDICAL CENTER ROAD, CHICORA, PA 16025
Score: 19 / 100

With a score of 19/100, Quality Life Services - Chicora ranks in the bottom tier of Pennsylvania nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Quality Life Services - Chicora is near the national average, with 3.78 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 63 deficiencies at Quality Life Services - Chicora, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.78 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.26 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.51 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.52 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

63
Total Deficiencies
Jan 27, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 60 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jan 27, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0699 Severity E
    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
    Dec 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0700 Severity E
    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
    Dec 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 28.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $107,640

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 19 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
114
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
31