Quality Life Services - Chicora
Chicora, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395118) · 114 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $91,936
Phone: (724) 445-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Quality Life Services - Chicora in Chicora, PA has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Quality Life Services - Chicora reports total nurse staffing of about 3.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $91,936.00 for Quality Life Services - Chicora, with no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not currently part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Quality Life Services - Chicora is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Chicora, Butler County, Pennsylvania. The facility has been certified since 1967 and is licensed for 114 beds, with an average of 99.5 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Quality Life Services chain, which includes 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Quality Life Services - Chicora holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.61, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.3%.
Regarding penalty history, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $91,936.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor quality and subjects them to increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available from that source.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a 46.3% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $91,936.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 114 beds and has an average of 99.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Quality Life Services chain, which includes 10 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (724) 445-2000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (724) 445-2000 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395118?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.