Public Record
Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 16
- Avg. residents per day
- 11.1
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 8
- Inspections on file
- 4
- Last inspection
- 2025-08-13
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Citations
8 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.
- 0605Generalpotential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0912Generalpotential for harm
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
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.
- Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0605 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on review of facility policy and clinical records, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide oxygen…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection4 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection4 deficiencies
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit?
- Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Seneca, PA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 395966.
- What is the CMS rating for Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit?
- Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit have?
- Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit is certified for 16 beds. It serves an average of 11.1 residents per day.
- How many citations does Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit have?
- Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit has 8 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit last inspected?
- Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit was last inspected on August 13, 2025. 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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