Quality Life Services - Markleysburg

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

113 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 5 times since 2024.

• Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

• Citation F0801. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

• Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

• Citation F0912. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0912 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2024.

• Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

113 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

• Citation F0656. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2026.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.

• Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2026.

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• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 26, 2026.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 26, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

124 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

• Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

• Citation F0740. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0740 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0912. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

• Citation F0947. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 4, 2025.

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• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2025.

• Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2024.

• Citation F0943. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2024.

• Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2024.

• Citation F0941. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2024.

• Citation F0942. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2024.

• Citation F0944. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2024.

• Citation F0946. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide training in compliance and ethics.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.

• Citation K0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2024.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from February 22, 2023 from $11,450 to $12,096.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0100. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

• Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

• Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

• Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

• Citation K0912. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

• Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2023.

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