Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - NEW CASTLE
NEW CASTLE, PA · 204 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 21, 2026
CMS Certification Number 395003 · first certified January 1967
Ownership
Operated by QUALITY LIFE SERVICES · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed July 1, 2024 (change of ownership)from GOLDEN HILL NURSING AND REHAB LP
Position within PA
17 citations — more than 76% 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 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6. 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 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 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.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 17 citations on file is 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)
3 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 17 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 | 17 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | 4 |
| May 8, 2025 | 8 |
| May 21, 2026 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 2 | 2025-05-08 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | 1 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | 1 | 2024-06-14 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2026-05-21 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2025-05-08 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2026-05-21 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 21, 2026 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 16, 2026) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 16, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 16, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 16, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 16, 2026) |
May 8, 2025 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 1, 2025) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2025) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 1, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2025) |
| 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 (July 1, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 1, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 1, 2025) |
June 14, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 7, 2024) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.