3410 W. Pittsburgh Rd, New Castle, PA 16101 · Lawrence County
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Typically 89% full (75 of 84 beds occupied on an average day).
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Avalon Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in New Castle, PA, with 84 certified beds and an average of about 75 residents per day. It operates as part of the Wecare Centers network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.63 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $19,888 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,910–$13,830/mo (median $12,030) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Pittsburgh prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (27 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | Fine | $11,737 |
| 2024-02-29 | Fine | $8,151 |
3410 W. Pittsburgh Rd, New Castle, PA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityAvalon Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the New Castle, PA area typically runs $10,910–$13,830 per month (median $12,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Avalon Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Avalon Care Center has 27 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 89% full (75 of 84 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Avalon Care Center in New Castle, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 84 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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