Quality Life Services - Mercer
8221 Lamor Road, Mercer, PA 16137
Quality Life Services - Mercer 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.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (724) 662-5860
- Last standard health inspection
- June 18, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 48
- Residents per day, on average
- 45.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal business name
- Quality Life Services - Mercer, LLC
- Chain
- Quality Life Services
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (8 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 10, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2026.
2 citations
Health inspection on June 18, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 16, 2026.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 18, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 3 times since 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.
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 July 31, 2026.
Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 July 31, 2026.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.
Citation K0920. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 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 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
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 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 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.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 31, 2025
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 August 21, 2025.
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 August 21, 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 18, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2025.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 18, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0291 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2025.
Citation K0912. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2025.
Citation K0293. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2025.
Citation K0761. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2025.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.1 to 3.6 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 26, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation K0133. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- TACK, STEVEN5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 33% · since 09/01/2024
- TACK-BEARDSLEY, SUSAN5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 33% · since 09/01/2024
- DIDOMENICO, RYANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2024
- TACK, STEVENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2024
- TACK-BEARDSLEY, SUSANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2024
- TACK-YUREK, MARYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2024
Questions
When was Quality Life Services - Mercer last inspected?
CMS lists June 18, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Quality Life Services - Mercer have?
CMS lists 8 health citations since January 24, 2025. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Quality Life Services - Mercer been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Quality Life Services - Mercer?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Quality Life Services - Mercer a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.