UPMC Northwest Transitional Care Unit
Nursing Home · Seneca, PA
CMS certification number395966
Contact & location
100 Fairfield DriveSeneca, PA 16346
Venango County
- Phone
- (814) 678-4642
- ZIP code
- 16346 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 16
- Residents per day
- 10.8 (68% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- UPMC Northwest
- Chain
- UPMC Senior Communities (6 facilities, avg 2.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 19, 1995
- Participates in
- Medicare
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 8.73 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 4.31 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 2.14 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.28 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 7.78 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.5 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 42.9 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 13, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 5 health · 3 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2024-09-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Concannon-Fink, Erin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pastorius, Nancy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| UPMC Northwest (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Barnhart, Linda (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boggess, Randy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clark, Jeffrey (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gibbons, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harman, Beth (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knarr, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Matson, Bart (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCauley, William (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Merkel, Gregory (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Montone, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pastor, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Simms, Christopher (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steigerwald, Jeff (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stewert, Janet (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Varsek, Tamara (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Webster, Marshall (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winkler, Peter (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dinger, Bradley (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Durniok, Brian (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| UPMC Northwest (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pastorius, Nancy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of UPMC Northwest Transitional Care Unit?
UPMC Northwest Transitional Care Unit has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.
How many beds does UPMC Northwest Transitional Care Unit have?
It has 16 certified beds and cares for about 11 residents per day.
Has UPMC Northwest Transitional Care Unit been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns UPMC Northwest Transitional Care Unit?
It is part of UPMC Senior Communities and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of UPMC Northwest Transitional Care Unit?
(814) 678-4642. The facility is located at 100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, PA 16346.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.