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Avalon Springs Care Center

745 Greenville Road, Mercer, PA 16137

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Avalon Springs Care Center is a nursing home in Mercer, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(724) 662-5400
Last standard health inspection
December 31, 2025 (10 months ago)
Certified beds
100
Residents per day, on average
56.2
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Ava Springs Opco LLC
Chain
Wecare Centers
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (5 vs 31).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  3. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  5. 3 citations

    Health inspection on December 31, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 February 25, 2026.

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  6. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 31, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0100. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0100 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2026.

    • 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 February 10, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.

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  7. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.8 to 3.8 hours per resident per day.

  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was AVALON SPRINGS PLACE.

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 7, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.

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  12. 7 citations

    Fire safety inspection on November 7, 2024

    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 January 24, 2025.

    • Citation K0271. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0223. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0916. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0325. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2025.

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

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  13. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  14. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  15. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 21, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 February 15, 2024.

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  16. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 21, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

    • 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 February 15, 2024.

    • Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

    • Citation K0911. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

    • Citation K0912. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Avalon Springs Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists December 31, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Avalon Springs Care Center have?

CMS lists 5 health citations since December 21, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Avalon Springs Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Avalon Springs Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Avalon Springs Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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