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Quality Life Services - Apollo

153 Goodview Drive,, Apollo, PA 15613

Assisted Living Nursing Home Skilled Nursing
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,389

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,389
  • Average State Price: $4,922
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • 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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    Community Reviews

    4.8
    Quality Life Services - Apollo
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 24 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 2 communities in Apollo
  • Ranking in State: 1395 out of 1451 communities in PA
  • Care B

    Staff B



    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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    Health

    Secured Dementia Unit

    Rehabilitation Services

    Access to Skilled Nursing Care

    Toileting/Bowel and Bladder Management

    Bathing

    Personal Hygiene


    Services

    Respite Care

    Beautician Services

    Transportation Services

    Doing Laundry

    Arranging for Transportation

    Shopping/Managing Finances


    Activities

    Religious Services with Chaplain On-site

    Adult Day Care

    Participating in Social/Recreational Activities


    Dining

    Eating/Drinking


    Transportation

    Transportation Services



    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.

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    The 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.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health 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

    General Area Overview
    • 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

    Health and Safety Overview
    • 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 away
    Shop'n'Save
    2.8 miles away
    Giant Eagle
    3.6 miles away
    Graff Gourmet Foods
    4.9 miles away
    Sprankle's Neighborhood Market
    5.0 miles away

    Transportation

    Apollo Branch Bridge
    1.4 miles away

    Bus Stations

    9th Ave at Penn St
    9.0 miles away
    Freeport Rd at Alabama Ave
    9.0 miles away
    4th Ave at Corbet St
    9.4 miles away
    Freeport Rd at Altermoor Dr
    9.4 miles away
    4th Ave at Lock St
    9.5 miles away

    Banks

    First National Bank
    1.8 miles away
    First Commonwealth Bank
    4.9 miles away
    PNC Bank
    6.9 miles away
    S&T Bank
    9.1 miles away
    Huntington Bank
    9.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Allegheny Valley Hospital
    9.0 miles away
    Forbes Hospital
    12.2 miles away
    UPMC East
    12.4 miles away
    H. John Heinz III Progressive Care Center
    16.4 miles away
    UPMC Saint Margaret
    17.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Vandergrift Pharmacy
    2.8 miles away
    Klingensmith's Drug Store
    4.9 miles away
    Rite Aid
    6.4 miles away
    Walgreens
    10.2 miles away
    CVS
    10.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Golden Mile Dental
    8.4 miles away
    Dr. Thimoty Slusser
    9.1 miles away
    Rick Rivardo DMD Family Dentistry
    10.3 miles away
    Maverick Dental Laboratories
    10.9 miles away
    Oakmont Dental Associates
    14.0 miles away

    Parks

    Oklahoma
    1.4 miles away
    Fort Hand Historical Marker
    1.4 miles away
    Northmoreland Park
    1.6 miles away
    Owen's Grove
    2.1 miles away
    Vandergrift
    2.2 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Parish
    20.1 miles away
    St Maximillian Kolbe Roman Catholic Church
    20.4 miles away
    Immanuel United Presbyterian Church (historic)
    20.6 miles away
    Transfiguration of Our Lord Church (historic)
    20.7 miles away
    Heinz Memorial Chapel
    20.9 miles away

    Shopping

    Stewart plaza
    7.7 miles away
    Highlands Mall
    9.0 miles away
    Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills
    11.1 miles away
    Alcoma Plaza
    12.0 miles away
    Monroeville Mall
    14.1 miles away

    Culture

    Amphitheater
    5.3 miles away
    The Oaks Theater
    13.9 miles away
    Benedum Visual Arts Center
    16.0 miles away
    Hillman Center for Performing Arts
    16.1 miles away
    Lamp Theatre
    16.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Le Cafe
    0.4 miles away
    Devita's Piza Villa
    1.3 miles away
    Walker Catering
    1.5 miles away
    66 Pizza and Grill
    2.1 miles away
    Willowbrook Country Club
    2.1 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of PA. It is a large-sized community with 80 total beds.

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