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Avalon Care Center

3410 W. PITTSBURGH RD, NEW CASTLE, PA, 16101

(724) 658-4781

84 licensed beds

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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3410 W. Pittsburgh Rd

New Castle, PA 16101

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

396075

Care type

Nursing home

County

Lawrence

Facility name

Avalon Care Center

Street address

3410 W. PITTSBURGH RD

City / state / ZIP

New Castle, PA 16101

Phone

(724) 658-4781

About this facility — Avalon Care Center

Avalon Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 84 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 11 senior care facilities in New Castle and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Avalon Care Center 54 times across 16 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $19,888 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Wecare Centers

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Ava Holdco Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2024

Coleman, Silvia

Managing employee — since 2024

Grinspan, Aryeh

Indirect owner · Officer — since 2024

Kja Upmc4 Llc

Indirect owner — since 2024

Korn, Eli

Indirect owner — since 2024

Lehman, Epiphany

Managing employee — since 2024

Magda, Jerzy

Managing employee — since 2024

Wielgus, Gedaliah

Indirect owner · Officer — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

2001-02-08

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

10 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$19,888 total

Last standard inspection

2026-06-12

Nurse staffing

3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges

$360 per day (≈ $10,940/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

62% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 32% private/other

Occupancy

87% (fiscal year 2024)

Vs. state median

13% below the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-06-12Health inspection7 citations

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

F-0695

E · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

F-0725

E · No harm found

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

F-0761

E · No harm found

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.

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

F-0848

D · No harm found

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-05-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-06-08

12 earlier / fire-safety inspections (46 citations)

2026-04-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0925

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2026-05-26

2025-12-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-16

2025-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations

F-0584

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2025-08-07

F-0628

D · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-08-07

F-0725

E · No harm found

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-08-07

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-08-07

F-0868

D · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2025-08-07

F-0919

D · No harm found

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2025-08-07

2025-05-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-06-03

F-0835

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-06-03

2025-04-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-06-03

2024-10-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-12-03

F-0725

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-12-03

2024-07-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-08-19

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-08-19

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-08-19

F-0725

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-08-19

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2024-08-19

F-0814

E · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-08-19

2024-02-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-04-01

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-04-01

2026-06-12Fire-safety inspection8 citations

E-0036

C · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2026-07-16

E-0039

C · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2026-07-16

K-0100

C · No harm found

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2026-07-16

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-07-16

K-0353

C · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-07-16

K-0374

C · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2026-07-16

K-0712

E · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-07-16

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-07-16

2025-06-26Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

K-0325

E · No harm found

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

K-0912

B · No harm found

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

2024-12-06Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

E-0004

C · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-12-20

K-0781

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2024-12-20

2024-07-03Fire-safety inspection11 citations

K-0100

F · No harm found

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2024-09-02

K-0223

B · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-09-02

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-09-02

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-09-02

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-02

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-09-02

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-09-02

K-0912

B · No harm found

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2024-09-02

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-09-02

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-09-02

K-0923

C · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-09-02

Federal penalties

2025-04-29Fine$11,737

2024-02-29Fine$8,151

Total fines$19,888

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 396075.

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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