Quality Life Services - Mercer
Mercer, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395879) · 48 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (724) 662-5860 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Quality Life Services - Mercer in Mercer, PA has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Quality Life Services - Mercer reports total nurse staffing of about 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.2%.
Quality Life Services - Mercer has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program in the provided data.
About this facility
Quality Life Services - Mercer is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It has been certified since September 1992 and is organized as a for-profit partnership. The facility is certified for 48 beds, with an average of 44.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. The health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.63, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.2%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the supplied data.
Quality Life Services - Mercer is part of the Quality Life Services chain, which operates 10 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 out of 5. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, per available data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare and the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 5 out of 5, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 3.63, including 0.72 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 71.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is reported for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 48 beds and has an average of 44.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Quality Life Services chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 11, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4/5), staffing (2/5), and quality measures (5/5) — which together form the overall 5/5 rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 7246625860 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7246625860 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395879?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.