Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit
Seneca, PA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 395966) · 16 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (814) 678-4642 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
UPMC Northwest Transitional Care Unit has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
UPMC Northwest Transitional Care Unit reports total nurse staffing of 8.73 hours per resident per day, including 4.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.5%.
UPMC Northwest Transitional Care Unit has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 with zero payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
UPMC Northwest Transitional Care Unit is a small, Medicare-certified nursing facility in Seneca, Pennsylvania, operating 16 certified beds with an average daily census of 10.8 residents. It is owned by a non-profit corporation and participates in the Medicare program. According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility has been certified since September 19, 1995.
CMS assigns this facility an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 8.73 per resident per day, including 4.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.5%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the CMS data provided.
UPMC Northwest Transitional Care Unit is part of the UPMC Senior Communities chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars, notably lower than this individual facility's 5-star rating. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
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 a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility as a Medicare provider.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 8.73 hours per resident per day, including 4.31 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 34.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 16 certified beds with an average daily census of 10.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the UPMC Senior Communities chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on September 19, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8146784642 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8146784642 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395966?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.