Quick answers
- Where is Quality Life Services - Chicora?
- 160 Medical Center Road, Chicora, PA 16025, in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the phone number of Quality Life Services - Chicora?
- (724) 445-2000, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Quality Life Services - Chicora?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Quality Life Services - Chicora been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $91,936.
- What did inspectors find at Quality Life Services - Chicora?
- In its last three inspection cycles (January 10, 2024 to June 26, 2026), Medicare lists 67 health citations; the most serious was level J. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (January 10, 2024 to June 26, 2026), Quality Life Services - Chicora had 67 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $91,936 in total (1 fine, the latest on November 10, 2025). Nurse staffing is 3.65 hours per resident per day; the Pennsylvania average is 3.90 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: December 5, 2025 — 34 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 10, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 5, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 5, 2025 (standard health inspection); January 28, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 9, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 26, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0607 Level J
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0609 Level J
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 32 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0835 Level F
“Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0699 Level E
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0700 Level E
“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.”
F0730 Level E
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0868 Level E
“Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0947 Level E
“Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0882 Level D
“Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0941 Level D
“Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0944 Level D
“Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.”
F0575 Level C
“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.”
Previous cycle: November 15, 2024 — 17 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 15, 2024 (standard health inspection); April 22, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 7, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 17 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0622 Level E
“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.”
F0625 Level E
“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.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0582 Level D
“Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”
F0604 Level D
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0868 Level D
“Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly”
F0941 Level D
“Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.”
Earlier cycle: January 22, 2024 — 16 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 10, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 22, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 22, 2024 (standard health inspection); March 20, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 19, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 27, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 16 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0691 Level D
“Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (27)
K0100 Level F
“Meet other general requirements.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0712 Level D
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0912 Level D
“Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.”
E0032 Level C
“Provide primary/alternate means for communication.”
K0353 Level C
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level C
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0753 Level B
“Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.”
K0911 Level B
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0912 Level E
“Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
E0039 Level C
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0161 Level B
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0161 Level F
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0271 Level E
“Have exits that are accessible at all times.”
K0911 Level E
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
E0036 Level C
“Establish emergency prep training and testing.”
K0911 Level C
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0100 Level C
“Meet other general requirements.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $91,936 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | Fine | $91,936 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.76 | 0.90 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.21 | 2.22 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.65 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.24 | 3.52 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.44 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 52.3% | 44.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 58.3% | 39.4% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 10 nursing homes: Quality Life Services.
Legal business name: Quality Life Services Chicora LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (6)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek Rest, Inc | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | September 1, 2024 |
| Tack Family Ventures LLC | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | September 1, 2024 |
| Mary Susan Tack-Yurek Irrevocable Trust | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | September 1, 2024 |
| Steven D Tack Irrevocable Trust | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | September 1, 2024 |
| Susan Tack Beardsley Irrevocable Trust | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | September 1, 2024 |
| Tack-Yurek, Mary | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | September 1, 2024 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 114 |
| Average residents per day | 103.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Quality Life Services |
| Legal business name | Quality Life Services Chicora LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1967-01-01 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 160 Medical Center Road, Chicora, PA 16025 |
| County | Butler County |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (724) 445‑2000 |
| CMS Certification Number | 395118 |
| Name in Medicare records | QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek4.9 mi · Worthington, PA · 2 of 5 stars
- Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center9.7 mi · Butler, PA · 1 of 5 stars
- Concordia Lutheran Health and Human Care12 mi · Cabot, PA · 2 of 5 stars
- Quality Life Services - Sarver14 mi · Sarver, PA · 3 of 5 stars
- Embassy of Saxonburg14 mi · Saxonburg, PA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita10 mi · Butler, PA · Acute Care Hospital
- Acmh Hospital13 mi · Kittanning, PA · Acute Care Hospital
- Allegheny Valley Hospital22 mi · Natrona, PA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13