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Quality Life Services - Apollo
153 Goodview Drive,, Apollo, PA 15613
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Quality Life Services - Apollo Description
Quality Life Services - Apollo is a large 80 bed community that offers assisted living, nursing care and skilled nursing and is about 3.3 miles outside the small town of Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- Some reviewers have praised the facility for its kind, loving, and dedicated staff, highlighting the compassionate care provided, especially under new ownership which has been described as faith-based and non-profit.
- However, numerous reviews have raised serious concerns about the facility, including unprofessional behavior, poor care quality, physical abuse, neglect, unsanitary conditions, and mismanagement. Specific complaints include rude staff, excessive billing, lack of proper medical and personal care, and issues with cleanliness and safety.
- There are reports of staff not following proper protocols for infection control, including inadequate use of PPE, which has raised concerns about the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases within the facility.
- Some reviewers have also mentioned problems with the facility's physical environment and services, such as bad food, missing personal belongings, and insufficient physical therapy and activities for residents.
- Despite the negative feedback, there are instances where staff members have been commended for their hard work and dedication, with some reviewers acknowledging the challenges faced by caregivers in a demanding healthcare environment.
- A few positive reviews mention exceptional care and support provided to residents and their families, describing the staff as "angels" and expressing gratitude for the compassionate service received.
- Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture, with significant concerns about the facility's quality of care, management, and conditions, alongside some positive experiences related to staff compassion and dedication.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 3, 1976
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 177
Total current residents: 131
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 10
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $8037
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-18 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-18 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-10-24 | 2022-11-18 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-11-04 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2021-09-27 | 2021-11-04 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
| 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-21 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-21 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-21 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. |
| 2019-07-24 | 2019-08-21 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-08-06 | $71,799 |
| 2021-07-23 | $12,365 |
| 2021-07-23 | $8,037 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Vandergrift which is 3.3 miles away and has a population of 5,032 (very small town).
- The average income is $60,751, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 30
- Average Temperature: 53.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 188 days of rain, 41 days of snow and 134 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.96 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 209.0, Moderate Days 34.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Naser Foods
1.7 miles awayShop'n'Save
2.8 miles awayGiant Eagle
3.6 miles awayGraff Gourmet Foods
4.9 miles awaySprankle's Neighborhood Market
5.0 miles awayTransportation
Apollo Branch Bridge
1.4 miles awayBus Stations
9th Ave at Penn St
9.0 miles awayFreeport Rd at Alabama Ave
9.0 miles away4th Ave at Corbet St
9.4 miles awayFreeport Rd at Altermoor Dr
9.4 miles away4th Ave at Lock St
9.5 miles awayBanks
First National Bank
1.8 miles awayFirst Commonwealth Bank
4.9 miles awayPNC Bank
6.9 miles awayS&T Bank
9.1 miles awayHuntington Bank
9.1 miles awayHospitals
Allegheny Valley Hospital
9.0 miles awayForbes Hospital
12.2 miles awayUPMC East
12.4 miles awayH. John Heinz III Progressive Care Center
16.4 miles awayUPMC Saint Margaret
17.0 miles awayPharmacies
Vandergrift Pharmacy
2.8 miles awayKlingensmith's Drug Store
4.9 miles awayRite Aid
6.4 miles awayWalgreens
10.2 miles awayCVS
10.4 miles awayDentists
Golden Mile Dental
8.4 miles awayDr. Thimoty Slusser
9.1 miles awayRick Rivardo DMD Family Dentistry
10.3 miles awayMaverick Dental Laboratories
10.9 miles awayOakmont Dental Associates
14.0 miles awayParks
Oklahoma
1.4 miles awayFort Hand Historical Marker
1.4 miles awayNorthmoreland Park
1.6 miles awayOwen's Grove
2.1 miles awayVandergrift
2.2 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Parish
20.1 miles awaySt Maximillian Kolbe Roman Catholic Church
20.4 miles awayImmanuel United Presbyterian Church (historic)
20.6 miles awayTransfiguration of Our Lord Church (historic)
20.7 miles awayHeinz Memorial Chapel
20.9 miles awayShopping
Stewart plaza
7.7 miles awayHighlands Mall
9.0 miles awayGalleria at Pittsburgh Mills
11.1 miles awayAlcoma Plaza
12.0 miles awayMonroeville Mall
14.1 miles awayCulture
Amphitheater
5.3 miles awayThe Oaks Theater
13.9 miles awayBenedum Visual Arts Center
16.0 miles awayHillman Center for Performing Arts
16.1 miles awayLamp Theatre
16.8 miles awayRestaurants
Le Cafe
0.4 miles awayDevita's Piza Villa
1.3 miles awayWalker Catering
1.5 miles away66 Pizza and Grill
2.1 miles awayWillowbrook Country Club
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