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Lifequest Nursing Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

2450 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA 18951140 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.1/5

based on 8 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While some families report a positive, accommodating environment, the most recent feedback indicates a critical failure in medical advocacy and symptom recognition. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a clear, documented plan for how medical concerns are escalated to nursing leadership, as families have reported feeling dismissed when raising health issues.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

8 reviews on Google
Lifequest Nursing Center receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the accommodating administration and friendly staff, while others report serious concerns regarding medical responsiveness. Recent experiences highlight potential failures in recognizing physical distress, contrasting with earlier positive reports of community atmosphere and facility amenities.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff6.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Accommodating and professional administration
  • Friendly and compassionate nursing staff
  • Well-maintained common areas for family visits

Concerns

  • Inadequate response to medical symptoms or patient distress (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2341.02021(1)3.52023(2)5.02024(2)3.02025(2)1.02026(2)

Distribution · 9 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the 3-star staffing rating, how do you ensure consistent, personalized attention for each resident throughout the day?
  • 2I noticed some feedback regarding communication; what is your standard process for keeping families updated on their loved one’s health status or any changes in condition?
  • 3How does your nursing team prioritize and respond when a resident expresses physical distress or reports new medical symptoms?
  • 4With 140 residents, how do you foster a sense of community and ensure residents are actively engaged in the daily activities offered here?
  • 5I appreciate that your administration is noted for being professional and accommodating; how do you handle coordination between the nursing staff and family members to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding care plans?
  • 6Could you walk me through your protocol for medical emergencies and how quickly family members are notified if a resident requires urgent care?

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Key Review Excerpts

My Mom was there for almost four months, she said she couldn’t breathe, and she said it often. At one point she looked at me and said no one believes her. I believe her but the place was telling us it was her anxiety.

Long-term resident's family · 2026☆☆☆☆

Jessica G. Amazing-Made check in to check out effortless. Staff was very accommodating. Husbands care taker Tina the best.

Respite care family member · 2025★★★★★

Parents are very happy here. Great staff. Lots of common rooms to go to when family visited

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 8 Google reviews

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.0%
Better than Avg
Here
3.0%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Bucks
13.4%

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

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.4%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Bucks
24.4%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
93.1%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Bucks
84.8%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.2%
US
15.5%
PA
17.7%
Bucks
15.5%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.9%
Better than Avg
Here
10.9%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Bucks
16.6%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
PA
93.5%
Bucks
96.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility86.7%
Better than Avg
Here
86.7%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Bucks
70.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility84.6%
Better than Avg
Here
84.6%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Bucks
69.9%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
0.9%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Bucks
0.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.1)
1 complaint-triggered

LifeQuest Nursing Center shows recurring patterns of fire safety and electrical system deficiencies across multiple surveys, with issues like sprinkler maintenance, smoke barriers, and electrical wiring appearing repeatedly. The facility also has ongoing problems with resident care planning, pain management, and medication oversight. One complaint was filed by a family regarding treatment and care. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistence of similar safety issues across surveys suggests systemic maintenance challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Apr 3, 2025Routine
10
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.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0912Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Oct 1, 2024Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

May 9, 2024Routine
9
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0687Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0100Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

Jul 14, 2023Routine
7
0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0362Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lifequest Nursing Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Jezick, VictoriaOfficer / DirectorMcguire, ShaneOfficer / DirectorPrior, SallyOfficer / DirectorPlexus Group INCManagerMcguire, ShaneManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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