Quality Life Services - Mercer
8221 Lamor Road · Mercer, PA · 16137 · 7246625860
48 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Quality Life Services
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
74% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 74% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F June 18, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 2, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395879 · certified since September 11, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.