Reviewer concerns include severe medical negligence and safety incidents (mentioned by 4 reviewers) — investigate before committing.
based on 48 Google reviews
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Reviewer feedback for Quality Life Services-Apollo suggests areas to investigate further. Common concerns include: severe medical negligence and safety incidents (mentioned by 4 reviewers), critical understaffing and high staff turnover (mentioned by 4 reviewers). We recommend visiting in person, talking to current residents and their families, and asking specific questions about the concerns identified in reviews.
Families should approach this facility with extreme caution due to multiple highly critical reports of severe medical negligence, including incidents of residents falling and dying under care. While some long-term residents' families praise the compassionate core staff and wonderful activities, recent reviews frequently highlight severe understaffing, poor food quality, and significant lapses in basic hygiene and safety.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The Activity Department is outstanding! They plan community events, creative projects, and fun outings — from local bus trips to gatherings that bring joy and connection.”
“My mother spent the last few weeks of her life at QLS Apollo and we couldn't be more pleased with the kind and wonderful care she received while there.”
“The staff exhibit steadfast kindness and compassion toward the residents. They eased our anxiety with the difficult decision was made to place a loved family member into assisted living.”
Source: PA State Licensing Agency
Key Findings
Between 2021 and 2026, Quality Life Services-Apollo underwent 50 inspections, resulting in 21 clean reports and 60 documented violations. Reported findings included issues regarding facility maintenance, staff training requirements, and safety protocols for storing hazardous materials.
Staff members were observed not wearing gloves or hairnets and were licking fingers while preparing and serving food.
No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
Staff used profanity and derogatory language toward a resident on hospice, and attempted to force medication administration despite the resident's refusal.
Carbon monoxide detectors were not installed within 15 feet of natural gas-burning hot water heaters and furnaces.
Resident #1 did not sign the admission contract at the time of admission.
On 4/5/25 and 4/6/25, no staff members present in the home were trained in first aid or certified in CPR/obstructed airway techniques.
A bed enabler for a resident was missing a cover, creating a potential hazard.
A medication technician refused to administer prescribed PRN morphine to a resident in hospice as requested by the family due to resident agitation.
No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
An allegation of physical abuse by a caregiver was not reported to the Area Agency on Aging Protective Services until instructed by the Department.
The incident involving an allegation of physical abuse was not reported to the Department within the required 24-hour timeframe.
The home failed to immediately suspend the direct care staff member involved in the alleged physical abuse incident.
An allegation of neglect was not immediately reported to the Department of Aging as required by law.
A resident was found naked on the floor with bruises and a skin tear after staff failed to perform required two-hour safety checks.
An incident involving an allegation of neglect was not reported to the Department within the required 24-hour timeframe.
Quality Life Services-Apollo LLC
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