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Avalon Care Center

3410 W. Pittsburgh Rd, New Castle, PA 16101 · Lawrence County · (724) 658-4781

84 certified beds, about 76 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2001

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 396075 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 12, 2026, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).

Of 29 health citations since February 2024, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 2 fines totaling $19,888 in the last three years; the largest was $11,737, and the latest is dated April 29, 2025.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.28 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.59 of those hours.

55.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).

CMS links it to Wecare Centers, an affiliated group of 13 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 29 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
17D
9E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 12, 2026Standard inspection · 7 citations
  1. E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, observations, and staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to administer supplemental oxygen as ordered for one resident and promote cleanliness and prevent the spread of infection regarding respiratory care equipment for three of 25 residents reviewed (Residents R32, R53, and R72).
  2. E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff and resident interviews it was determined that the facility failed to have sufficient nursing staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care for four of 21 residents reviewed for showers/bathing (residents R2, R43, R53, and R77), and eight of 21 residents reviewed for call bell response times (Residents R21, R23, R29, R32, R42, R44, R65, and R66)
  3. E
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to discard outdated insulin on two of four medication carts and failed to prevent the opportunity for unauthorized access of medications on one of four medication carts.
  4. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the hospice/facility agreement and clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain current information related to hospice services for one of four hospice residents reviewed (Resident R13).
  5. D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that food was stored in accordance with standards for food safety and failed to maintain sanitary conditions in one of two resident refrigerators (Building One).
  6. D
    Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
    F848 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility's arbitration agreement and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a neutral and fair arbitration process by ensuring both the resident and/or resident representative and facility agree on the selection of an arbitrator and venue.
  7. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 30, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and facility policy, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to prevent the potential for cross contamination (the spreading of germs/microorganisms from one surface to another) during the administration of medications through a gastrostomy tube [G-tube (a surgically placed tube that delivers nutrition, fluids, and medications directly into the stomach for individuals who cannot eat enough by mouth)] for one of five residents observed during medication administration (Resident R38).
May 8, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 8, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, facility incident reports, facility documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide necessary precautionary measures to maintain resident safety and prevent injury during transport in a wheelchair resulting in harm of a fractured orbital bone (a bony cavity in the skull that houses and protects the eyeball) for one resident reviewed (Resident R1).
April 15, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    F925 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 26, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program for one of two buildings that residents reside (Building One).
December 17, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 16, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to implement resident-directed care and treatment consistent with professional standards of practice, for one of six residents reviewed (Resident R1).
June 26, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
  1. E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 7, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, job descriptions, resident council minutes and grievances, and resident, family, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide sufficient nursing staff and services to promote the physical and mental well-being and meet the needs for eight of eight residents interviewed (Residents R9, R32, R35, R37, R48, R49, R60, and R63).
  2. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 7, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that food was stored in accordance with standards for food safety, failed to label food brought into the facility with the resident's name and use by date, and failed to maintain sanitary conditions in one of two resident refrigerators (Building 1).
  3. D
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 7, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, observations, and interviews with residents, family members, and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior/homelike environment for two of 22 residents observed (Residents R9 and R32).
  4. D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    F628 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 7, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the necessary resident information was communicated to the receiving health care provider for two of three residents reviewed with facility-initiated transfers (Resident R12 and Closed Record Resident CR75).
  5. D
    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    F868 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 7, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and Quality Assurance meeting attendance records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings at least quarterly with all required committee members for two of four quarters (October 2024 and January 2025).
  6. D
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    F919 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 7, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that all residents had access to a call bell for assistance from staff for one of 22 residents observed. (Resident R44)
May 1, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 3, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, facility policy and documentation, and staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement sufficient monitoring interventions and supervision to prevent elopement (unauthorized leave from the facility). This failure placed residents at the facility in an Immediate Jeopardy situation for one of one residents reviewed who eloped from the facility (Resident R1).
  2. D
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    F835 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 3, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility records and job descriptions, and staff interviews, it was determined that the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and the Director of Nursing (DON) failed to effectively manage the facility to make certain that proper supervision and elopement prevention and safe smoking interventions were effectively implemented in the facility.
April 29, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 3, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and facility documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow physician's orders for medication administration for two of six residents reviewed (Residents R1 and R2).
October 24, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 3, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, facility documentation, and the Long Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual 2019 (RAI-assessment guide used to plan the provision of care for residents), observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff to assure residents attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for seven of 44 residents reviewed (Residents R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7).
  2. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 3, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records and resident, resident representative, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to assess and notify the resident's physician timely of a change in condition for one of four residents reviewed (Resident R1).
July 3, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
  1. E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, facility documentation, and the Long Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual 2019 (RAI-assessment guide used to plan the provision of care for residents), observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff to assure residents attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for 10 of 21 residents reviewed (Residents R14, R20, R61, R9, R19, R29, R36, R43, R57 and R177).
  2. E
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, manufacturer's instructions, observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to label one multi-dose vial of Tubersol tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD-testing solution for tuberculosis) injection, and three pens of insulin with the date it was opened in one of two medication storage rooms and two of two medication carts observed (Building One medication storage and medication cart one Building One and [NAME] Cart Building Two).
  3. E
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    F814 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure the garbage and refuse was disposed of properly.
  4. D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a baseline care plan was developed and that a written summary of the baseline care plan was provided to the resident and/or the resident's representative for two of 21 residents (Residents R62 and R126).
  5. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, and resident representative and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow professional standards of care by a lack of timely physician notification for one of 21 residents reviewed (Resident R41).
  6. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 19, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate urinary catheter (a tubing inserted into the bladder to drain urine into a bag) care for one of 21 residents reviewed (Resident R14).
February 29, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and facility documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe transfer in a manner that protected a resident from injury during a transfer, and resulted in actual harm when the resident received rib fractures that required medical treatment at a hospital for one of one residents reviewed (Resident R1).
  2. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records and facility documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to fully investigate an incident with injury for one of one residents reviewed (Resident R1).

Fire safety inspections

25 fire safety citations on file: 8 on June 12, 2026, 4 on June 26, 2025, 2 on December 6, 2024, 11 on July 3, 2024.

Every fire safety citation25 citations
  1. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · June 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · June 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. E
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · June 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. C
    Establish emergency prep training and testing.
    E 36 · June 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. C
    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    E 39 · June 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. C
    Meet other general requirements.
    K 100 · June 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. C
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · June 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. C
    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    K 374 · June 12, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
    K 325 · June 26, 2025 · Not yet corrected
  10. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · June 26, 2025 · Not yet corrected
  11. D
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · June 26, 2025 · Not yet corrected
  12. B
    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
    K 912 · June 26, 2025 · Not yet corrected
  13. E
    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
    K 781 · December 6, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. C
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · December 6, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. F
    Meet other general requirements.
    K 100 · July 3, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. F
    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    K 293 · July 3, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · July 3, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · July 3, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. E
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · July 3, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  20. D
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · July 3, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  21. D
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · July 3, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  22. C
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · July 3, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  23. C
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · July 3, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  24. B
    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    K 223 · July 3, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  25. B
    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
    K 912 · July 3, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
April 29, 2025Fine $11,737
February 29, 2024Fine $8,151

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homePennsylvaniaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.283.893.86
Registered nurses0.590.790.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.053.533.42
Nurse aides1.87
Licensed practical nurses0.82
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)55.6%44.5%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover56.3%39.9%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.51 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.37 on weekdays and 3.05 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.35 in April to June 2025 to 3.28 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.280.593.373.05 0.0%0 of 9076
Oct to Dec 20253.400.633.483.17 0.0%0 of 9275
Jul to Sep 20253.380.653.483.13 0.0%0 of 9277
Apr to Jun 20253.350.683.493.02 0.0%0 of 9176
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 20263.690.653.823.3411.3%0.1% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homePennsylvaniaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
6.716.813.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.80.70.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.73.13.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.71.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
7.417.014.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
6.54.84.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
20.417.715.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
28.722.523.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
26.79.512.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.61.61.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.91.21.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: AVA OPCO LLC. CMS links this home to Wecare Centers, a group of 13 nursing homes averaging 1.9 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Ava Holdco LLC5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%05/01/2024
Kja Upmc4 LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization05/01/2024
Grinspan, Aryeh5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual05/01/2024
Korn, Eli5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual05/01/2024
Wielgus, Gedaliah5% or greater indirect ownership interestIndividual05/01/2024
Coleman, SilviaContracted managing employeeIndividual05/01/2024
Magda, JerzyContracted managing employeeIndividual05/01/2024
Lehman, EpiphanyW-2 managing employeeIndividual05/01/2024
Grinspan, AryehCorporate officerIndividual05/01/2024
Wielgus, GedaliahCorporate officerIndividual05/01/2024

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2026: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
  2. How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2026: "Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift."
  3. Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
  4. Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 12, 2026: "Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.05 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.53.

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Common questions

What is Avalon Care Center's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Avalon Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Avalon Care Center get at its last inspection?
7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 12, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
Has Avalon Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $19,888 in the last three years.
Does Avalon Care Center accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Avalon Care Center?
CMS lists 10 owners and managers, and links the home to Wecare Centers. Legal business name: AVA OPCO LLC.

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