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The Patriot A Choice Community
495 West Patriot Street,, Somerset, PA 15501
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The Patriot A Choice Community Description
The Patriot A Choice Community is a large 76 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, nursing care and skilled nursing and is located in the small town of Somerset, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and one-bedroom room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 4.4 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 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
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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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.
Negative Reviews:
- Extremely poor care, including unsanitary conditions and safety concerns. Residents' belongings mixed up and inappropriate handling of sensitive situations.
- Staff reportedly working while having COVID, posing a risk to residents.
- Unfriendly nurses and staff, with reports of lost personal items and inadequate weekend care.
- Allegations of staff stealing from residents.
- Dirty facilities with poor hygiene practices and lack of interaction with residents.
- Reports of inadequate care, including issues with the social service department and cramped living conditions.
Positive Reviews:
- Some staff members, including those in admissions and personal care, received praise for being friendly and helpful.
- Good experiences noted in rehab care, with a special mention of the physical therapy department.
- General satisfaction with the friendly staff and the facility's location.
- Several reviews highlight the caring nature of the staff, describing them as treating residents like family and providing excellent care.
Mixed Reviews:
- Varied experiences with the quality of care, with some finding it adequate and others citing significant issues.
- Concerns raised about the handling of COVID-19, including restrictions on visitations and potential spread within the facility.
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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:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
1
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Sept. 18, 1990
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 100
Total current residents: 78
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: 9
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $16640
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | 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. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-04-17 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-06-13 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-06-13 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-06-13 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-06-13 | D | 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. |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-06-13 | C | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-06-13 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-06-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-06-13 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-06-13 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-06-13 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2022-04-18 | 2022-06-13 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-03-23 | 2021-04-30 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2021-03-23 | 2021-04-30 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2021-03-23 | 2021-04-30 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2021-03-23 | 2021-04-30 | D | 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. |
| 2021-03-23 | 2021-04-30 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-03-23 | 2021-04-30 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-04-12 | $185,130 |
| 2020-11-05 | $16,250 |
| 2020-11-05 | $16,640 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Somerset which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 6,032 (very small town).
- The average income is $58,070, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 72
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 50.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 176 days of rain, 62 days of snow and 126 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.6 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.06 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 229.0, Moderate Days 9.0, 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
Giant Eagle
2.2 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
3.2 miles awaySummit Country Market
13.3 miles awayG & D's Market
16.2 miles awayGiant Eagle Supermarket
18.5 miles awayTransportation
Trolley Station
20.1 miles awayJohnstown Upper Station
23.6 miles awayJohnstown Lower Station
23.6 miles awayBus Stations
Grantsville Pilot Travel Plaza
21.7 miles awayWestwood Plaza
22.9 miles awayBanks
Somerset Trust Co.
0.5 miles awayFirst National Bank
9.7 miles awayFirst Peoples
21.5 miles awayM&T Bank
21.7 miles awaySlovenian Savings & Loan Association
22.2 miles awayHospitals
Somerset Hospital
0.5 miles awayConemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center
14.0 miles awayChan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber
21.0 miles awayConemaugh Memorial Medical Center
22.3 miles awayJohn P. Murtha Cancer Center
23.5 miles awayPharmacies
Yough Valley Pharmacy
19.5 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
22.3 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
22.6 miles awayRite Aid
23.0 miles awayDentists
Mantini Dental
17.5 miles awayAspen Dental
22.7 miles awayParks
Somerset
0.0 miles awayAnkeny Square
0.3 miles awayAlexis Park
0.5 miles awayJager and Friends Dog Park
1.3 miles awayState Game Lands Number 50
2.0 miles awayNone Found
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Culture
Raccoon Lagoon Stage
20.1 miles awayHillside Theater
20.2 miles awayRoxbury Bandshell
21.7 miles awayPasquerilla Performing Arts Center
22.6 miles awayMemorial Auditorium
23.5 miles awayRestaurants
Chuck Wagon
0.7 miles awayPine Grill
0.8 miles awayOlde Towne Bakery & Cafe
0.9 miles awayEat'n Park
0.9 miles awayRuby Tuesday
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