Avalon Care Center
3410 W. Pittsburgh Rd, New Castle, PA 16101 · (724) 658-4781
For profit - Limited Liability company · 84 certified beds
Avalon Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 7 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $19,888 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 12, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 12, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.June 12, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.June 12, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 12, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 12, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.June 12, 2026 · F0848 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 13 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 8, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.April 15, 2026 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 17, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 26, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 1, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.May 1, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 29, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.October 24, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.October 24, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 3, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.July 3, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 29, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 29, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $11,737April 29, 2025
- Fine of $8,151February 29, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.28 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.59 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.82 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.87 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55.6% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 84 |
| Average residents per day | 75.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Haven Convalescent Home, Inc New Castle · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Jameson Nursing and Rehab Center New Castle · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at New Castle New Castle · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Quality Life Services - New Castle New Castle · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Edison Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center New Castle · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Avalon Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.