AVALON CARE CENTER

CCN 396075 · AVA OPCO LLC · For profit - Limited Liability company · WECARE CENTERS chain · 84 certified beds · Lawrence · PA


AVALON CARE CENTER is a 84-bed nursing home in NEW CASTLE, Pennsylvania. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2001-02-08. It averages 75.9 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at AVALON CARE CENTER?

CMS lists 29 health-inspection deficiencies for AVALON CARE CENTER, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-12.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-12F0695, F0725, F0761Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / 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.E
2026-06-12F0684, F0812, F0848, F0880Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2026-05-08F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2026-04-15F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.D
2025-12-17F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-06-26F0725, F0812Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2025-06-26F0584, F0628, F0868, F0919Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D
2025-05-01F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2025-05-01F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.D
2025-04-29F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-10-24F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E
2024-10-24F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D
2024-07-03F0725, F0761, F0814Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / 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. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.E
2024-07-03F0655, F0684, F0690Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2024-02-29F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-02-29F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D

Why was AVALON CARE CENTER fined 2 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-29Fine$11,737
2024-02-29Fine$8,151

How is AVALON CARE CENTER staffed relative to the PA average?

MeasureThis facilityPA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.279393.88823
Total nursing staff turnover (%)55.644.5
Average number of residents per day75.9104.6

Who owns AVALON CARE CENTER, and what chain is it in?

AVALON CARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name AVA OPCO LLC and belongs to the WECARE CENTERS chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTAVA HOLDCO LLCsince 05/01/2024
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTKJA UPMC4 LLC, GRINSPAN, ARYEH, KORN, ELI, WIELGUS, GEDALIAHsince 05/01/2024
CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEECOLEMAN, SILVIA, MAGDA, JERZYsince 05/01/2024
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEELEHMAN, EPIPHANYsince 05/01/2024
CORPORATE OFFICERGRINSPAN, ARYEH, WIELGUS, GEDALIAHsince 05/01/2024

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