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Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

246 Friendship Circle, Beaver, PA 15009589 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.5/5

based on 131 Google reviews

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10/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (63 vs median 8.0)
  • High staff turnover (63%)
  • High RN turnover (60%)

Bottom 25% in PA · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in EPHRAM LAHASKY chain · $234,389 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some families report positive experiences with the therapy department and specific nursing units, the high frequency of reports regarding neglect, medication delays, and difficulty communicating with staff is concerning. If you consider this facility, we strongly recommend visiting in person to observe staffing levels and cleanliness, and asking specifically how they ensure medication schedules are met.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

131 reviews on Google
Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many families reporting severe neglect, poor communication, and outdated, unsanitary conditions. While a subset of reviewers praises specific nursing units and therapy staff for their compassion, these positive experiences are frequently overshadowed by reports of chronic understaffing, medication delays, and difficulty reaching the facility by phone.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff4.0Clean1.0Activities5.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms1.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Dedicated therapy department
  • Compassionate staff on specific units
  • Supportive social services in some cases

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to long wait times for call lights (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff by phone (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Medication administration errors or significant delays (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Facility cleanliness, odors, and outdated infrastructure (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent or poor quality of food (mentioned by 7 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'16(2)'18(9)'20(11)'22(4)'24(29)'26(6)

Distribution · 134 analyzed

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4
15
3
5
2
6
1
73

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the size of the facility, what specific protocols are in place to ensure that call lights are answered promptly and that residents receive timely assistance?
  • 2Could you walk me through your current process for medication administration and how you ensure accuracy and consistency for residents?
  • 3What steps is the facility taking to improve the frequency and quality of communication between nursing staff and family members regarding a resident's daily status?
  • 4I noticed the facility has a large capacity; how do you maintain consistent cleanliness and odor control throughout the common areas and resident rooms?
  • 5What specific improvements or changes are currently being implemented to address the recent feedback regarding the dining experience and food quality?
  • 6How does the therapy department coordinate with the nursing staff to ensure that a resident's progress is effectively communicated and maintained throughout the day?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff is amazing. The food is good. The PT dept is awesome, the staff is more than friendly and very goal oriented!

Family member · 2018★★★★

My father had to call me at home in the middle of the night to help him because he couldn't get anyone on duty to help. The hospital ended up admitting him and less than 24 hours later, he was in critical care.

Family member · 2017☆☆☆☆

The staff on G3 is so caring and trustworthy. The staff do not get enough credit and I want to raise awareness that Brighton is a good place.

Family member · 2024★★★★★
Source: 131 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.66hrs
88%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.27hrs
80%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
62%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
57%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

4

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility68.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
68.0%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Beaver
85.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
89.6%
US
95.5%
PA
93.5%
Beaver
96.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.0%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Beaver
20.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
25.3%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Beaver
27.2%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.5%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Beaver
17.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
7.6%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Beaver
6.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility33.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.1%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Beaver
69.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility31.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.8%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Beaver
63.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
4.5%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Beaver
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

55deficiencies
7penalties
Well above state avg (10.1)
98 complaint-triggered
$234,389 in fines

Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has an extremely concerning inspection record with 189 deficiencies across 28 surveys, with 97 complaints filed by families—a clear red flag. Issues repeatedly involve unsafe living conditions, food safety violations, and resident rights violations, with problems persisting across multiple years despite correction claims. Most troubling are recurring safety hazards, medication errors, and protection from abuse concerns that continue to resurface, suggesting systemic problems that aren't being adequately resolved.

Apr 30, 2026Complaint
3
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Mar 13, 2026Routine
37
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0036Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0628Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0692Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0700Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0814Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

0847Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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.

0908Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0947Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0374Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0912Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0575Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0585Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Dec 29, 2025Complaint
1
0804Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Dec 5, 2025Complaint
2
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0835Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Dec 4, 2025Complaint
8
0836Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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.

0850Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

0865Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0580Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0628Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Aug 27, 2025Complaint
2
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 7, 2025

$12,441

Fine

Feb 14, 2025

$51,110

Payment Denial

Feb 14, 2025

56-day denial

Fine

Dec 12, 2024

$31,034

Fine

Jun 12, 2024

$50,264

Fine

Mar 13, 2024

$89,540

Payment Denial

Mar 13, 2024

23-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Ephram Lahasky

Chain Size

23 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.9/5 · Rank 26 of 26 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Brw Holdings LLC

Owner · Organization

15%

Dns Group LLC

Owner · Organization

19%

Ml Kids Holdings LLC

Owner · Organization

25%

P20 Holdings, LLC

Owner · Organization

27%

Ag Group Associates LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

19%

Gast Family Trust in Benefit of David Gast

Owner (parent company) · Organization

8%

Gast Family Trust in Benefit of Rachel Fisher

Owner (parent company) · Organization

8%

Pa1 Grantor Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

27%

Key personnel

Stragand, JarodManaging Control - Governing BodyComprehensive Healthcare Manager, LLCManagerPechman, AbrahamManagerStragand, JarodManagerPechman, AbrahamAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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