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Quality Life Services - Mercer
8221 Lamor Road,, Mercer, PA 16137
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Quality Life Services - Mercer Description
Quality Life Services - Mercer is a medium 36 bed community that offers assisted living, nursing care and skilled nursing and is about 9.6 miles outside the town of Hermitage, 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 6.5 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 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.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviewers praise the cleanliness, great meals, and exceptional nursing staff, highlighting their dedication and care, especially for challenging residents.
- Family members appreciate the communication from the staff regarding their loved ones, noting that they are kept informed about any concerns and can inquire about their family member at any hour.
- Efforts to control COVID-19 during the pandemic were commended, with one reviewer noting the facility's success in keeping the virus under control.
- The staff's ability to accommodate family communication and updates during the pandemic has been appreciated, ensuring that residents feel cared for by both the staff and their families.
Negative Reviews:
- Some reviews criticize the facility for poor cleanliness, mentioning black mold in the shower room and ants throughout the facility.
- Concerns about staff behavior include descriptions of laziness and a shortage of staff, as well as poor treatment of employees and residents.
- Issues with management and the overall treatment of staff were highlighted, with complaints about the lack of a welcoming environment for new employees and poor communication.
- There are also mentions of neglect regarding the maintenance of essential equipment, such as wheelchairs not being kept in safe condition.
Mixed Feedback:
- While some reviews reflect a high level of satisfaction with the care and management of the facility, others express significant concerns about cleanliness, staff behavior, and management practices.
- It's important for potential residents and their families to consider both the positive and negative feedback when making decisions about this nursing home.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Sept. 11, 1992
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 48
Total current residents: 44
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: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $11450
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-10-01 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2020-09-29 | 2020-10-31 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2020-09-29 | 2020-10-31 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. |
| 2020-09-29 | 2020-10-31 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. |
| 2020-09-29 | 2020-10-31 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2020-09-29 | 2020-10-31 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2020-09-29 | 2020-10-31 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-09-29 | 2020-10-31 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-05 | $11,450 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Hermitage which is 9.6 miles away and has a population of 16,028 (small town).
- The average income is $59,217, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 51.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 193 days of rain, 54 days of snow and 117 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.9 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.27 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 214.0, Moderate Days 26.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 3.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Byler's Wayside Bulk Food
6.4 miles awayBylers Discount Groceries
6.6 miles awayCounty Market
9.2 miles awayALDI
9.3 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
9.8 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Meadowview Apartments
12.4 miles awayNorthgate Industrial Park
12.7 miles awayAllshouse Plaza
12.8 miles awayEnclave Drive
12.9 miles awayUPMC Jameson Place
13.1 miles awayBanks
Northwest Bank
8.4 miles awayFirst National Bank
8.5 miles awayHuntington Bank
8.6 miles awayPNC Bank
10.1 miles awayMercer County State Bank
10.1 miles awayHospitals
Grove City Medical Center
10.3 miles awayEdgewood Surgical Hospital
10.3 miles awayUPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley
10.7 miles awaySharon Regional Health System
12.0 miles awayUPMC Horizon — Greenville
13.4 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
11.9 miles awayThe Medicine Shoppe
12.4 miles awayRite Aid
13.3 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
13.3 miles awayGiant Eagle Pharmacy
13.4 miles awayDentists
Lombardi Dental
11.1 miles awaySandy Lake Denture Shoppe
12.4 miles awayMark A Moses DMD
13.7 miles awayRefresh Dental
14.6 miles awayDr. David C. Spokane Orthodontics
14.7 miles awayParks
Brandy Springs Park
1.2 miles awayState Game Lands Number 294
2.5 miles awayState Game Lands Number 284
6.3 miles awayJohnston Tavern Historical Site
6.4 miles awayWhispering Pines Community Park
7.4 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Shenango Valley Mall
9.3 miles awayCall's Plaza
15.6 miles awayNeshannock Plaza Center
15.7 miles awayCulture
Francis A. Lamphert Amphitheatre
9.8 miles awayPerforming Arts Center
11.3 miles awayAuditorium
12.7 miles awayAmphitheatre
13.8 miles awayMiller Auditorium
16.3 miles awayRestaurants
Pizza Joe's
1.4 miles awayPizza Shack
1.4 miles awayTalbot's Taproom & Terrace
2.4 miles awayMargarita King
3.0 miles awayIron Bridge Inn
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