160 Medical Center Road, Chicora, PA 16025 · Butler County
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Typically 86% full (98 of 114 beds occupied on an average day).
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Quality Life Services - Chicora is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Chicora, PA, with 114 certified beds and an average of about 98 residents per day. It operates as part of the Quality Life Services network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.65 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 51.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 33 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $141,440 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 |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,820–$7,520/mo (median $5,920) | 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 (67 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed …
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-10 | Fine | $141,440 |
160 Medical Center Road, Chicora, PA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityQuality Life Services - Chicora does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Chicora, 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 Quality Life Services - Chicora 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 51.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Quality Life Services - Chicora has 67 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 86% full (98 of 114 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Quality Life Services - Chicora in Chicora, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 114 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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