Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit
100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, PA 16346
Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit is a nursing home in Seneca, 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
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (814) 678-4642
- Last standard health inspection
- August 7, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 16
- Residents per day, on average
- 11.5
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Upmc Northwest
- Chain
- Upmc Senior Communities
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (4 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 February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 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.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 13, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2025.
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 September 9, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 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 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on September 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2024.
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 October 11, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- UPMC NORTHWESTDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/02/2009
- UPMC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 06/02/2009
- PASTORIUS, NANCYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2008
Questions
When was Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit last inspected?
CMS lists August 7, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit have?
CMS lists 4 health citations since September 6, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.