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Lifequest Nursing Center
2450 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA 18951 · Bucks County · (215) 536-0770
140 certified beds, about 110 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395735 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 1, 2026, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 13 health citations since May 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.95 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.47 of those hours.
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.
305/24
110/24
404/25
505/26
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 13 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
1E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
May 1, 2026Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care and services to maintain activities of daily living (eating) for one of 27 sampled residents. (Resident 35)
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide restorative nursing services to improve or maintain range of motion on a consistent basis for one of 27 sampled residents. (Resident 35)
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and facility documentation review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that staff provided adequate supervision in order to prevent falls for one of six residents at risk for falls. (Resident 102)
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review it was determined that the facility failed to attempt non-pharmacological interventions to alleviate pain prior to the administration of pain medication prescribed on an as needed basis for one of 27 sampled residents. (Resident 10)
- C Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to electronically submit direct care staffing information in the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) system for one of one quarter reviewed. (Quarter one)
April 3, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to store food and equipment under sanitary conditions in the kitchen and on one of four nursing units. (Unit DEF)
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) user manual, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments in accordance with specified time frames for two of 22 sampled residents. (Residents 92 and 360)
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that safety interventions for falls were in place for one of 22 sampled residents. (Resident 2)
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to attempt non-pharmacological interventions to alleviate pain prior to the administration of pain medication prescribed on an as needed basis for two of 22 sampled residents. (Residents 13 and 87)
October 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, resident interview, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement physician's orders for one of seven sampled residents. (Resident 2)
May 9, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to document the rationale and justification for the continued use of as needed (PRN) psychotropic medications for four of five residents sampled who had orders for anti-psychotic medications. (Residents 4, 10, 16, 77)
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate and timely podiatry care for one of 19 sampled residents. (Resident 21)
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that pharmacy recommendations were obtained and acted upon in a timely manner for two of 19 sampled residents. (Residents 10, 85)
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 6 on April 3, 2025, 6 on May 9, 2024.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Meet other general requirements.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.95 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.47 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.79 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.21 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.27 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.33 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 4.02 on weekdays and 3.79 on weekends, 6% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 27.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.09 in April to June 2025 to 3.95 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.95 | 0.47 | 4.02 | 3.79 | 27.4% | 0 of 90 | 110 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.93 | 0.35 | 3.99 | 3.80 | 30.2% | 0 of 92 | 107 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.09 | 0.42 | 4.15 | 3.93 | 35.4% | 0 of 91 | 106 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 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.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.3 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.6 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.1 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.1 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 30.6 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.9 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LIFEQUEST NURSING CENTER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jezick, Victoria | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/25/2017 | |
| McGuire, Shane | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/15/2018 | |
| Prior, Sally | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2018 | |
| Plexus Group Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/16/1993 | |
| McGuire, Shane | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/15/2018 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on May 1, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 9, 2024: "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."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 1, 2026: "Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 3, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
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Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Pennsylvania. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Care Facility Locator, where Pennsylvania publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Lifequest Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Lifequest Nursing Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Lifequest Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 1, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Lifequest Nursing Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Lifequest Nursing 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 Lifequest Nursing Center?
- CMS lists 5 owners and managers. Legal business name: LIFEQUEST NURSING CENTER.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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