The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA
CHICORA, PA · Medicare-certified · 114 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA has a 1-out-of-5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating; reported staffing is 3.61 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark. It also has $91,936 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, while its quality measures rating is 4 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6137 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $91,936recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6137.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.69
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72
- Nurse aides
- 2.21
- Weekend nursing
- 3.39
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 58%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
32.8%31%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.2%4.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.2%8.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.9%7.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.6%10.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
33.8%25.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%4.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.2%29.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
9.1%42.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94%92.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—78.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.5%90.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $91,936 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $141,440 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $91,936 in total fines.
- $91,936
Federal fine
Nov 10, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Sep 1, 2024
Now operated by Quality Life Services Chicora LLC, previously Chicora Medical Center, Limited Partnership.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of QUALITY LIFE SERVICES · 10 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 99.5 residents on an average day (87% of 114 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.