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Avalon Care Center

3410 W. Pittsburgh Rd · New Castle, PA 16101 · 84 certified beds

(724) 658-4781

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About Avalon Care Center

Avalon Care Center is a nursing home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Its capacity is 84 beds, the same as the Lawrence County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Wecare Centers. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 28 citations, the most recent on May 8, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.32 hours per resident per day. It is one of 6 nursing homes listed in New Castle. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (28)

Records from June 2023 to May 2026.

  • May 8, 2026

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm.

  • April 15, 2026

    Tag F0925

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

  • December 17, 2025

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 16, 2026.

  • June 26, 2025

    Tag F0584

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2025.

  • June 26, 2025

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2025.

  • June 26, 2025

    Tag F0725

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2025.

  • June 26, 2025

    Tag F0868

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2025.

  • June 26, 2025

    Tag F0919

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2025.

  • June 26, 2025

    Tag F0628

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2025.

  • May 1, 2025

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected June 3, 2025.

  • May 1, 2025

    Tag F0835

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.

  • April 29, 2025

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.

  • October 24, 2024

    Tag F0580

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 3, 2024.

  • October 24, 2024

    Tag F0725

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 3, 2024.

  • July 3, 2024

    Tag F0725

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 19, 2024.

  • July 3, 2024

    Tag F0814

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 19, 2024.

  • July 3, 2024

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 19, 2024.

  • July 3, 2024

    Tag 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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 19, 2024.

  • July 3, 2024

    Tag F0655

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 19, 2024.

  • July 3, 2024

    Tag F0690

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 19, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $19,888

  • April 29, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $11,737 against this nursing home on April 29, 2025.

  • February 29, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,151 against this nursing home on February 29, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.32 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.40 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Wecare Centers, a chain of 13 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.1 overall, 1.9 for health inspections, 2.4 for staffing, 3.9 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Pennsylvania.

Nursing Homes

Pennsylvania median$11,954/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in New Castle.

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