Friendship Rehab and Health
246 Friendship Circle · Beaver, PA · 15009 · 7247757100
589 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ephram Lahasky
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $94,585 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$94,585 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $234,389 |
Inspection citations (173 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
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 consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 7, 2025 | Fine | $12,441 |
| February 14, 2025 | Fine | $51,110 |
| February 14, 2025 | Payment Denial | 56 days |
| December 12, 2024 | Fine | $31,034 |
| June 12, 2024 | Fine | $50,264 |
| March 13, 2024 | Fine | $89,540 |
| March 13, 2024 | Payment Denial | 23 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395015 · certified since January 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.