Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - MERCER
MERCER, PA · 48 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 18, 2026
CMS Certification Number 395879 · first certified September 1992
Ownership
Operated by QUALITY LIFE SERVICES · For profit - Partnership
- Ownership changed September 1, 2024 (change of ownership)from COUNTRYSIDE CONVALESCENT HOME LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Position within PA
15 citations — more than 69% of the 656 certified nursing homes in PA. Compared within PA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2026. Facilities in PA are typically surveyed 10–12 months after the last one (median 11), measured over 1,113 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 15 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in PA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the PA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 15 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 26, 2024 | 4 |
| June 18, 2025 | 5 |
| June 18, 2026 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 3 | 2026-06-18 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 2 | 2025-06-18 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2026-06-18 |
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | 1 | 2026-06-18 |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | 1 | 2025-06-18 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 1 | 2026-06-18 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Construction Deficiencies 2
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 18, 2026 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 31, 2026) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 31, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 31, 2026) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 31, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 31, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 31, 2026) |
June 18, 2025 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 7, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 7, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 7, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 7, 2025) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 7, 2025) |
July 26, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2024) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.