Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit
100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, PA 16346 · (814) 678-4642 · 16 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 5/5; median among 652 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Upmc Senior Communities, a group operating 6 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $51,055 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 8.73 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 4.31. Weekend total: 7.78. Nursing staff turnover: 34%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 5 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-08-13 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-11 |
| 2024-09-06 | 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 2024-10-11 |
| 2023-10-05 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC NORTHWEST | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/02/2009 |
| UPMC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 06/02/2009 |
| BARNHART, LINDA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2018 |
| BOGGESS, RANDY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2011 |
| CLARK, JEFFREY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/30/2018 |
| GIBBONS, DAVID | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/02/2009 |
| HARMAN, BETH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/30/2018 |
| KNARR, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2001 |
| MATSON, BART | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| MCCAULEY, WILLIAM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2007 |
| MERKEL, GREGORY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| MONTONE, JOSEPH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/30/2018 |
| PASTOR, JOSEPH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| SIMMS, CHRISTOPHER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| SMITH, LISA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/30/2018 |
| STEIGERWALD, JEFF | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| STEWERT, JANET | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| VARSEK, TAMARA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| WEBSTER, MARSHALL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/25/2016 |
| WINKLER, PETER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| DINGER, BRADLEY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/19/2018 |
| DURNIOK, BRIAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/07/2017 |
| PASTORIUS, NANCY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2008 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 395966), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/upmc-northwest-transitional-care-unit-seneca-pa/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395966. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.