Avalon Care Center
New Castle, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 396075) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $19,888
Phone: (724) 658-4781 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avalon Care Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Avalon Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Avalon Care Center has 2 federal fines totaling $19,888.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Avalon Care Center is a 84-bed skilled nursing facility in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, with an average daily census of 75.9 residents. It operates as a For profit - Limited Liability company and has been certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid since first approval on 2001-02-08.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avalon Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.28, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 55.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $19,888.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment.
Avalon Care Center is part of the Wecare Centers chain, which operates 13 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars across the chain. CMS data indicate no ownership change at this facility in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or on the Care Compare website, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avalon Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Avalon Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a 55.6% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $19,888.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Avalon Care Center is certified for 84 beds and has an average daily census of 75.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Wecare Centers chain, which operates 13 facilities nationally with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on 2001-02-08.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 2, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7246584781 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at 7246584781 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/396075?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.