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TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE NORTH HUNTINGDON Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania)

8850 BARNES LAKE ROAD, NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania 15642

Phone: 7248647190

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
108
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Westmoreland
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityPennsylvania AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.420.78-0.36
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.563.90-0.34
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover50.0%44.6%-

Health Citation History

21 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-11Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-11Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-15Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-03Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-03Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-30Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-06Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-06Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-19Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-04-02Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

3 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-05-30Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-30Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-07Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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