Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
AVALON CARE CENTER
NEW CASTLE, PA · 84 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 12, 2026
CMS Certification Number 396075 · first certified February 2001
Ownership
Operated by WECARE CENTERS · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed May 1, 2024 (change of ownership)from SOUTH CENTRAL ALPHA HOUSING & HEALTHCARE INC
Position within PA
25 citations — more than 90% 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 8 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5.7. With 4 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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3 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.
Emergency preparedness
3 of the 25 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations 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 25 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- F-0584 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-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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 | 25 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | 11 |
| December 6, 2024 | 2 |
| June 26, 2025 | 4 |
| June 12, 2026 | 8 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2026-06-12 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-06-12 |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | 2 | 2026-06-12 |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | 2 | 2025-06-26 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-06-12 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2024-07-03 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 1 | 2026-06-12 |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | 1 | 2025-06-26 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Other 5
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 6 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 12, 2026 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 16, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 16, 2026) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 16, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 16, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 16, 2026) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 16, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 16, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (July 16, 2026) |
June 26, 2025 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
December 6, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 20, 2024) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 20, 2024) |
July 3, 2024 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2024) |
| 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 date of correction (September 2, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2024) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | 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) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 2, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 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.