Nursing homeFAID #10755
Quality Life Services - Chicora
160 MEDICAL CENTER ROAD, CHICORA, PA, 16025
(724) 445-2000
114 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
114
CMS facility ID
395118
Care type
Nursing home
County
Butler
Facility name
Quality Life Services - Chicora
Street address
160 MEDICAL CENTER ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Chicora, PA 16025
Phone
(724) 445-2000
About this facility — Quality Life Services - Chicora
Quality Life Services - Chicora is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Chicora, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 114 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).
It is one of 1 senior care facility in Chicora 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 Quality Life Services - Chicora 96 times across 20 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $91,936 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
Quality Life Services
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
Carter, Christine
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
First National Insurance Agency
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Kania, Tonia
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
King, Ean
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Lopiccolo, Bonnie
Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Markivich, Michael
Operational control — since 2024
Mary Susan Tack-yurek Irrevocable Trust
Indirect owner — since 2024
Moses, Robert
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Steven D Tack Irrevocable Trust
Indirect owner — since 2024
Sugar Creek Rest, Inc
Direct owner — since 2024
Susan Tack Beardsley Irrevocable Trust
Indirect owner — since 2024
Tack Family Ventures Llc
Direct owner — since 2024
Tack, Steven
Operational control — since 2024
Tack-yurek, Mary
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2024
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
1 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1967-01-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
34 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$91,936 total
Last standard inspection
2025-12-05
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)
Average billed charges
$294 per day (≈ $8,940/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
75% Medicaid · 1% Medicare · 24% private/other
Occupancy
83% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
29% below the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
114
Licensed as
Personal Care Home
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · 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.
2026-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
E · 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.
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2026-03-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 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 2026-04-03
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-03
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-03
16 earlier / fire-safety inspections (91 citations)
2026-01-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 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 2026-02-16
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-16
2025-12-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered16 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0575
C · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0699
E · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0700
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0730
E · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0761
D · 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.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0812
F · 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 2026-01-13
F-0868
E · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0882
D · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-01-13
F-0941
D · No harm found
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 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 2025-12-23
F-0605
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-12-23
F-0607
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-12-23
F-0609
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-12-23
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-12-23
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-23
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-23
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-12-23
F-0835
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-12-23
F-0944
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2025-12-23
F-0947
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-07-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-08-05
2025-04-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-05-22
2024-11-15Health inspection15 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0622
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0625
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-02
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 2025-01-02
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-01-02
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.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0812
F · 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 2025-01-02
F-0868
D · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-02
F-0941
D · No harm found
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-08-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-25
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-25
2024-07-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
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 2024-08-21
2024-03-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-05-02
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-05-02
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-05-02
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-05-02
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-02
2024-01-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 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 2024-03-06
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-03-06
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-06
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 2024-03-06
F-0691
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-06
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-03-06
F-0812
F · 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 2024-03-06
2024-01-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-02-06
2023-09-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-11-10
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-10
2025-12-05Fire-safety inspection10 citations
E-0032
C · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2026-01-13
K-0100
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2026-01-13
K-0321
D · 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 2026-01-13
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-01-13
K-0353
C · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-13
K-0712
D · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-13
K-0753
B · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2026-01-13
K-0911
B · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2026-01-13
K-0912
D · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2026-01-13
K-0918
C · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-01-13
2024-11-15Fire-safety inspection5 citations
E-0039
C · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-01-02
K-0161
B · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-01-02
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-02
K-0912
E · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-01-02
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-07-19Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
K-0100
C · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-10-17
K-0161
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-10-17
K-0345
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-17
K-0911
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-09-03
2024-01-22Fire-safety inspection8 citations
E-0036
C · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-03-13
K-0271
E · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-03-13
K-0321
D · 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 2024-03-13
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-13
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-13
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-03-13
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-03-13
K-0911
C · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Federal penalties
2025-11-10Fine$91,936
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 395118.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.5★★★★★18 ratings on Google
★Shai McGowan · 2025-07-13 · via Google“If I could give negative stars, I would. My father-in-law was in this facility for rehab after a stroke. We were promised hours of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/cognitive therapy. He received less than 30 minutes of all three. The family did more cognitive therapy than anyone working there. He would also sit for hours after asking to go to the bathroom. When we asked for the O…”
★Shades · 2025-07-28 · via Google“Shai - while I agree with much of what you stated in review about the facility after having spent the last six weeks here recovering from a motorcycle wreck. I have to say I call bullshit on your statements on therapy. While the food and SOME of the staff Are below the level that I would expect in prison, the therapy group is absolutely amazing! They are the reason I am standing up and walking to…”
★★★★★Donna Swails · 2021-12-26 · via Google“Our 87 yr old Father was a direct hospital admission to the dementia unit. This was a difficult transition due to sudden onset last stage dementia. Sadly he passed only 3 months from admission right before Christmas 2021. We couldn’t have been more satisfied with the care he received from the Quality of Life Center Dementia unit nursing staff, front desk and business office personnel. Praises also…”
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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