Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Avalon Care Center
3410 W. Pittsburgh Rd, New Castle, PA 16101 · 7246584781 · 84 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Wecare Centers, a group operating 13 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 4 facilities on the Special Focus list, $640,489 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.28 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.59. Weekend total: 3.05. Nursing staff turnover: 56%.
All-time on record: 27 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-04-15 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2025-12-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-06-26 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-07 |
| 2025-06-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-07 |
| 2025-06-26 | Honor 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-07 |
| 2025-06-26 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-07 |
| 2025-06-26 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-07 |
| 2025-06-26 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-07 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-05-01 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-04-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-03 |
| 2024-10-24 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-10-24 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-07-03 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-07-03 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-07-03 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-07-03 | 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 | Health | corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-02-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-02-29 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-25 |
| 2023-08-24 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-25 |
| 2023-08-24 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-25 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-25 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-25 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | Fine | $11,737 |
| 2024-02-29 | Fine | $8,151 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVA HOLDCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 05/01/2024 |
| KJA UPMC4 LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/01/2024 |
| GRINSPAN, ARYEH | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/01/2024 |
| KORN, ELI | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/01/2024 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/01/2024 |
| GRINSPAN, ARYEH | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 396075. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.