520 Friendship Street, New Castle, PA 16101 · Lawrence County
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Typically 69% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Quality Life Services - New Castle is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in New Castle, PA, with 204 certified beds and an average of about 140 residents per day. It operates as part of the Quality Life Services network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.72 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.53 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 55.6%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
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 (16 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 share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
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.
520 Friendship Street, New Castle, PA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityQuality Life Services - New Castle 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 Quality Life Services - New Castle 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.72 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 55.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Quality Life Services - New Castle has 16 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 69% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Quality Life Services - New Castle in New Castle, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 204 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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