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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
520 Friendship Street · New Castle, PA 16101 · 204 certified beds
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Quality Life Services - New Castle is a nursing home in New Castle, Pennsylvania, in Lawrence County. Its reported capacity is 204 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 17 citations, the newest dated 21 May 2026. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 3.43 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.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
15
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Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
14
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
25
Records from June 2023 to May 2026.
May 21, 2026 · B
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-21 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).
December 2, 2025 · D
Citation F0559Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-02 under CMS tag F0559 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 8, 2025 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-08 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 2025-06-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 8, 2025 · D
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-08 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 8, 2025 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-08 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 8, 2025 · E
Citation F0655Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-08 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 8, 2025 · D
Citation F0690Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-08 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 8, 2025 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-08 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 8, 2025 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-08 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 8, 2025 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-08 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 8, 2025 · D
Citation F0698Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-08 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 2025-06-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 25, 2024 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-25 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 2024-12-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 25, 2024 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-25 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 14, 2024 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-14 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 11, 2023 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-11 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 30, 2023 · E
Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-30 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 30, 2023 · B
Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-30 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $0
Latest: 3.43 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.29 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Quality Life Services
Chain ID 436 · 10 facilities in chain (CMS)
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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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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