Avalon Care Center

Nursing Home · New Castle, PA

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number396075

Contact & location

3410 W. Pittsburgh RD
New Castle, PA 16101
Lawrence County
Phone
(724) 658-4781
ZIP code
16101 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
84
Residents per day
75.9 (90% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Ava Opco LLC
Chain
Wecare Centers (13 facilities, avg 1.9★)
Medicare certified since
February 8, 2001
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.28 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.59 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.82 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.87 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.05 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
55.6 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
56.3 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 12, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
29 health · 25 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-12 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-12 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-12 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-12 Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
F0848 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-08 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-06-08
2026-04-15 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2025-12-17 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-07
2025-06-26 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-07
2025-06-26 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-06-03
2025-05-01 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-03
2025-04-29 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-19
2024-07-03 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-19
2024-07-03 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 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.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-04-01
2024-02-29 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-01

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $19,888 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-29Fine$11,737
2024-02-29Fine$8,151

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ava Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Kja Upmc4 LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Korn, Eli (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Coleman, Silvia (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Magda, Jerzy (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lehman, Epiphany (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Avalon Care Center?

Avalon Care Center has a 2-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 Avalon Care Center have?

It has 84 certified beds and cares for about 76 residents per day.

Has Avalon Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $19,888 in the last three years.

Who owns Avalon Care Center?

It is part of Wecare Centers and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Avalon Care Center?

(724) 658-4781. The facility is located at 3410 W. Pittsburgh RD, New Castle, PA 16101.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.