Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Friendship Rehab and Health
246 Friendship Circle, Beaver, PA 15009 · 7247757100 · 589 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Ephram Lahasky, a group operating 23 facilities in 10 states. Group record: average rating 1.7/5, 4 abuse citation icons, 7 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,517,532 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 2.40 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.57. Weekend total: 1.97. Nursing staff turnover: 66%.
All-time on record: 173 deficiency citations, including 9 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-04-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-04-30 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-03-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | 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 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | C | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2026-03-13 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | C | Health | corrected 2026-04-23 |
| 2025-12-29 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-16 |
| 2025-12-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-12-05 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-12-04 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-12-04 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-12-04 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-12-04 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-12-04 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-12-04 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-05 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | Fine | $12,441 |
| 2025-02-14 | Fine | $51,110 |
| 2025-02-14 | Payment Denial | 56 days payment denial |
| 2024-12-12 | Fine | $31,034 |
| 2024-06-12 | Fine | $50,264 |
| 2024-03-13 | Fine | $89,540 |
| 2024-03-13 | Payment Denial | 23 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRW HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 15% | since 07/26/2024 |
| DNS GROUP LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 19% | since 03/10/2019 |
| ML KIDS HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 25% | since 07/29/2024 |
| P20 HOLDINGS, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 27% | since 07/26/2024 |
| AG GROUP ASSOCIATES LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 19% | since 04/07/2021 |
| GAST FAMILY TRUST IN BENEFIT OF DAVID GAST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 8% | since 04/07/2021 |
| GAST FAMILY TRUST IN BENEFIT OF RACHEL FISHER | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 8% | since 04/07/2021 |
| PA1 GRANTOR TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 27% | since 07/26/2024 |
| STRAGAND, JAROD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/11/2025 |
| COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE MANAGER, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/07/2021 |
| PECHMAN, ABRAHAM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2026 |
| STRAGAND, JAROD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/11/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395015. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.