Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Quality Life Services - Chicora
160 Medical Center Road · Chicora, PA 16025 · 114 certified beds
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About Quality Life Services - Chicora
Quality Life Services - Chicora is a nursing home in Chicora, Pennsylvania, in Butler County. Its reported capacity is 114 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Quality Life Services. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 67 citations, the newest dated 9 March 2026. Federal enforcement records add 1 fine or payment denial action. Staffing reports put it at 3.61 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
61
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
61
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
63
Inspection history (67)
Records from September 2023 to March 2026.
December 5, 2025 · E
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-05 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-05.GOVNovember 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0760Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-10 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-10.GOVNovember 10, 2025 · J
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-10 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-10.GOVNovember 10, 2025 · F
Citation F0835Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-10 under CMS tag F0835 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-10.GOVNovember 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0944Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-10 under CMS tag F0944 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-10.GOVNovember 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-10 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-10.GOVNovember 10, 2025 · J
Citation F0607Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-10 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-10.GOVNovember 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-10 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-10.GOVNovember 10, 2025 · E
Citation F0947Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-10 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-10.GOVNovember 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0605Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-10 under CMS tag F0605 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-10.GOVNovember 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-10 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-10.GOVNovember 10, 2025 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-10 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-10.GOVJuly 7, 2025 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-07 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-07.GOVApril 22, 2025 · D
Citation F0607Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-22 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-22.GOVNovember 15, 2024 · D
Citation F0760Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-15 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-15.GOVNovember 15, 2024 · E
Citation F0625Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-15 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-15.GOVNovember 15, 2024 · D
Citation F0698Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-15 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-15.GOVNovember 15, 2024 · D
Citation F0604Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-15 under CMS tag F0604 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-15.GOVNovember 15, 2024 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-15 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-15.GOVNovember 15, 2024 · D
Citation F0941Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-15 under CMS tag F0941 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-01-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-15.GOV
Penalties (1)
Total fines on file: $91,936
November 10, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-136478CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $91,936 against this nursing home on 2025-11-10 (Fine ID: 136478). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-10.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 3.61 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q43.65 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.65 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-013.61 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-013.61 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q13.61 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Quality Life Services
Chain ID 436 · 10 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 2.7
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.4
- Chain average staffing rating: 2.1
- Chain average quality measure rating: 4.1
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.
Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Where this information came from
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- NPI
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- Staffing hours per resident day
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