8850 Barnes Lake Road, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 · Westmoreland County
Exceptional Care for All of Life's Transitions
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Typically 93% full (111 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).
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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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Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in North Huntingdon, PA, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 111 residents per day. It operates as part of the Transitions Healthcare 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 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.45 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.50 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 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 |
| 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 (24 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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.
8850 Barnes Lake Road, North Huntingdon, PA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityTransitions Healthcare North Huntingdon does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the North Huntingdon, 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 Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon has 24 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-30). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 93% full (111 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon in North Huntingdon, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 120 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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