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Complaint Investigation

Quality Life Services - Chicora

Inspection Date: November 10, 2025
Total Violations 11
Facility ID 395118
Location CHICORA, PA
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA in CHICORA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0580 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-10.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA in CHICORA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-10.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Immediate Jeopardy

Federal health inspectors cited QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA in CHICORA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0607 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-10.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Scope/Severity Level J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

This represents an immediate jeopardy situation, the most serious level of deficiency.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Immediate Jeopardy

Federal health inspectors cited QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA in CHICORA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-10.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Scope/Severity Level J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

This represents an immediate jeopardy situation, the most serious level of deficiency.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA in CHICORA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-10.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA in CHICORA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-10.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA in CHICORA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-10.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA in CHICORA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-10.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0835

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA in CHICORA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0835 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-10.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0944

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA in CHICORA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0944 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-10.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0947

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA in CHICORA, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0947 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-10.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

πŸ“‹ Inspection Summary

QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA in CHICORA, PA inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in CHICORA, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - CHICORA or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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