Public Record
Quality Life Services - Chicora
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 114
- Avg. residents per day
- 98.1
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 93
- Inspections on file
- 16
- Last inspection
- 2026-03-09
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Citations
93 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0100Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0604Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- 0575Generalno actual harm
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0753Generalno actual harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- 0911Generalno actual harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- 0912Generalpotential for harm
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- 0918Generalno actual harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0941Generalpotential for harm
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0882Generalpotential for harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0868Generalpotential for harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0730Generalpotential for harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0353Generalno actual harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0700Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0699Generalpotential for harm
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0032Generalno actual harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0607Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0947Generalpotential for harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
- 0605Generalpotential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 0609Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0835Generalpotential for harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- 0944Generalpotential for harm
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0941Generalpotential for harm
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0868Generalpotential for harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0161Generalno actual harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0039Generalno actual harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0912Generalpotential for harm
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0582Generalpotential for harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- 0604Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- 0622Generalpotential for harm
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
- 0625Generalpotential for harm
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0911Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- 0100Generalno actual harm
Meet other general requirements.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0911Generalno actual harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0691Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0036Generalno actual harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection3 deficiencies
- Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection26 deficiencies
- Inspection26 deficiencies
F 0554 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, review of clinical records, observations and…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection11 deficiencies
F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0657 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0607 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility documents, facility policy, clinical records, and…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection20 deficiencies
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection20 deficiencies
- Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based…
Read full statement of deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 6 earlier inspections are also on record.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Quality Life Services - Chicora?
- Quality Life Services - Chicora is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Chicora, PA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 395118.
- What is the CMS rating for Quality Life Services - Chicora?
- Quality Life Services - Chicora has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Quality Life Services - Chicora have?
- Quality Life Services - Chicora is certified for 114 beds. It serves an average of 98.1 residents per day.
- How many citations does Quality Life Services - Chicora have?
- Quality Life Services - Chicora has 93 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Quality Life Services - Chicora last inspected?
- Quality Life Services - Chicora was last inspected on March 9, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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