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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Quality Life Services - Mercer

8221 Lamor Road, Mercer, PA 16137

Quality Life Services - Mercer, a 48-bed for profit - partnership nursing facility in Mercer, PA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #149 of 652 rated homes in PA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#149 of 652
In-state rank among rated PA homes
3.63
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
7
Inspection findings

The verdict

Quality Life Services - Mercer, a 48-bed for profit - partnership nursing facility in Mercer, PA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #149 of 652 rated homes in PA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#149 of 652
In-state rank among rated PA homes
3.63
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
7
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 656 PA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Partnership. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
395879
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
48
Residents
44
In Hospital
No
County
Mercer
Last Inspection
Jun 18, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.63 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.72 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.06
CNA Hours
1.84
Total Nursing Hours
3.63 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.06
Nursing Turnover
71.2%
RN Turnover
58.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Quality Life Services - Mercer

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Quality Life Services - Mercer ranks #149 of 652 rated nursing homes in PA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Quality Life Services - Mercer operates 48 certified beds in Mercer, PA with approximately 44 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 2★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 7 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.63 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.72 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Partnership" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Quality Life Services - Mercer falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 71.2% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (7 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2026 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2026 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 31, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 31, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 21, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2025 Tag: 0882

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 7, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2025

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 6.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 15.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 18.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 3.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 13.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 25.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 86.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 23.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 94.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 29.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 52.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 51.4% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Quality Life Services - Mercer, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Quality Life Services - Mercer

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The PA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View PA registry
  • Peer homes near 48 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in PA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Quality Life Services - Mercer?
Quality Life Services - Mercer has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Quality Life Services - Mercer rank among nursing homes in PA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Quality Life Services - Mercer ranks 149th among 652 rated nursing homes in PA (#149 of 652). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Quality Life Services - Mercer?
Quality Life Services - Mercer reports 3.63 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.72 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 71.2%.
How many beds does Quality Life Services - Mercer have?
Quality Life Services - Mercer has 48 certified beds with approximately 44 residents. The facility is located at 8221 Lamor Road, Mercer, PA 16137.
Does Quality Life Services - Mercer have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Quality Life Services - Mercer has 7 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Quality Life Services - Mercer received any fines or penalties?
No, Quality Life Services - Mercer has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Quality Life Services - Mercer?
Quality Life Services - Mercer is classified as "For profit - Partnership" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Quality Life Services - Mercer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Quality Life Services - Mercer was on Jun 18, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Quality Life Services - Mercer?
Quality Life Services - Mercer is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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