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St. John Specialty Care Center
500 Wittenberg Way, P.O.Box 928, Mars, PA 16046
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St. John Specialty Care Center Description
St. John Specialty Care Center is a medium 36 bed community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care and skilled nursing and is about 5.0 miles outside the town of Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6.4 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 1 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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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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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:
- Many reviews highlight staffing issues, including being poorly staffed and staff being overwhelmed due to high patient ratios.
- Concerns about care quality, including instances of severe dehydration, mishandling of medication, and slow response to patient needs.
- Physical and occupational therapy departments received praise for their professionalism and effectiveness.
- Several reviews mentioned unclean conditions within the facility, including dirty kitchen conditions, unchanged sheets, and general lack of cleanliness.
- Food quality was criticized in multiple reviews, with descriptions of meals as unappetizing and poorly prepared.
- Some staff members were described as unfriendly and miserable, impacting the overall patient experience negatively.
- However, there were positive comments about the compassion and dedication of some staff members, particularly in rehabilitation, nursing, and therapy roles.
- Administrative responsiveness and facility maintenance were areas of concern, with some reviewers noting a lack of follow-through on issues raised.
- A few reviews shared positive experiences, highlighting the caring nature of some staff and effective rehabilitation services.
- One review specifically mentioned the facility's welcoming environment for short-term rehabilitation despite the building's aging decor.
Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture of the facility, with significant concerns about staffing, cleanliness, and patient care, alongside positive notes on therapy services and some compassionate staff members.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 26, 1967
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 172
Total current residents: 105
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: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 7
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 6
Total cost of fines: $189984
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-09-10 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-09-10 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-09-10 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-09-10 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-09-10 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-09-10 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-09-10 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-05-21 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-05-21 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-05-21 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-05-21 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-05-21 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-05-21 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-03-31 | 2021-05-21 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-17 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-17 | B | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-17 | B | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-17 | B | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-17 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
| 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-17 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-17 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-12-17 | 2020-01-17 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-26 | $3,250 |
| 2020-09-03 | $19,500 |
| 2020-12-21 | $650 |
| 2021-04-16 | $131,820 |
| 2021-04-26 | $975 |
| 2021-04-26 | $983 |
| 2022-07-08 | $23,989 |
| 2023-03-23 | $13,042 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2022-07-08 | 20 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Cranberry Township which is 5.0 miles away and has a population of 28,098 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $150,311, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 29
- Average Temperature: 53.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 185 days of rain, 45 days of snow and 133 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.87 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Mars Shop & Save
0.2 miles awayMcGinnis Sisters
2.2 miles awayGiant Eagle
2.4 miles awayFresh Thyme
3.6 miles awayLabriola Italian Markets at Warrendale
4.5 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
State Park-N-Ride Evans City
7.0 miles awayCumberland Rd at Foxhunt Rd
8.4 miles awayCumberland Rd opp Foxhunt Rd
8.4 miles awayFerguson Rd at Duncan Ave
8.9 miles awayFerguson Rd at Thompson Run Rd
8.9 miles awayBanks
Mars National Bank
0.2 miles awayFirst Commonwealth Bank
1.4 miles awaySouth Butler County Credit Union
1.7 miles awayCitizens Bank
2.2 miles awayPNC Bank
2.2 miles awayHospitals
UPMC Passavant – Cranberry
4.4 miles awayUPMC Passavant – McCandless
8.1 miles awayAHN McCandless Neighborhood Hospital
8.7 miles awayVeteran Affairs Butler Healthcare Center Hospital
12.7 miles awayHeritage Valley Sewickley
13.5 miles awayPharmacies
Mars Rite Aid
0.2 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
0.3 miles awayWalgreens
2.2 miles awayRite Aid
2.3 miles awayGiant Eagle Pharmacy
2.4 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
4.6 miles awayCranberry Center Dental Services, Inc
4.8 miles awayLive Well Dentistry
4.8 miles awayMike Sradomski D.M.D. Family Dentistry
4.9 miles awayArtistic Dentistry
5.0 miles awayParks
Samuel Kennedy Memorial Park
0.2 miles awayMars
0.2 miles awayAdams Township Park
1.2 miles awayAdams Township
1.9 miles awayPine Township Community Park
2.3 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Smithfield United Church of Christ
17.4 miles awayHeinz Memorial Chapel
17.5 miles awaySt Maximillian Kolbe Roman Catholic Church
20.8 miles awayShopping
Franklin Village
6.8 miles awayRoss Park Mall
10.3 miles awayNickelodeon Mall
13.7 miles awayGalleria at Pittsburgh Mills
13.9 miles awayClearview Mall
15.0 miles awayCulture
Comtra Theater
4.8 miles awaySchool of Rock
5.6 miles awayTammy's School of Dance
5.7 miles awayMelissa Memetz School of Dance
5.8 miles awayArthur Murray Dance Center
6.0 miles awayRestaurants
Suzie Q's
0.2 miles awayChina House
0.2 miles awayJimmy's Strip District Grille
0.3 miles awayBreakneck Tavern
0.4 miles awayTwelve Oaks Mansion
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