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Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon

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

8850 Barnes Lake Road, North Huntingdon, PA 15642120 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.4/5

based on 62 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility's therapy department is highly regarded for recovery, but families should be aware of significant concerns regarding call light response times and staffing consistency. We strongly recommend visiting at different times of the day and being prepared to advocate actively for your loved one's daily needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

62 reviews on Google
Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the dedicated therapy team and compassionate nursing staff, while others report severe neglect and facility maintenance issues. Critical concerns regarding call light response times, cleanliness, and staffing levels appear consistently in negative reviews. Families considering this facility should be prepared to be highly involved in their loved one's care and advocacy.

Quality Themes

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Food4.0Staff5.0Clean4.0Activities8.0Meds3.0Memory7.0Comms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Strong communication from specific staff members
  • Clean and well-maintained environment (according to positive reviewers)

Concerns

  • Excessive wait times for call lights (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Understaffing and reliance on agency workers (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor facility maintenance and outdated infrastructure (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent medication management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 68 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given that physical and occupational therapy are noted as strong points here, how do you integrate those services into a resident's daily routine?
  • 2How does the facility ensure consistent medication management and oversight for residents who require complex daily regimens?
  • 3With the current staffing environment, what protocols are in place to ensure that call lights are answered promptly and resident needs are met in a timely manner?
  • 4Could you walk me through your process for onboarding and integrating agency staff to ensure they provide the same level of care and familiarity as your permanent team?
  • 5What specific steps is the facility taking to address the infrastructure and maintenance needs to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for all residents?
  • 6How do you encourage social engagement and daily activities to ensure residents feel connected and active within the community?

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Key Review Excerpts

The therapy services are excellent. The therapists are knowledgeable and work closely with patients to develop personalized recovery plans.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

The staff at Transitions were very gentle, caring and compassionate, not only with our mother, but also with those of us who visited with her.

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★★

Call lights take a minimum of 65 minutes each time. I've heard staff saying things that someone in that profession shouldn't be saying.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 62 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.50hrs
67%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.45hrs
84%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
51%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
44%
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 · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Westmoreland
13.7%

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

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.1%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Westmoreland
18.8%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.2%
Better than Avg
Here
9.2%
US
15.5%
PA
17.7%
Westmoreland
16.5%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
23.9%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Westmoreland
24.6%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.0%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Westmoreland
19.7%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
89.5%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Westmoreland
93.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility50.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
50.8%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Westmoreland
72.0%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility55.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
55.2%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Westmoreland
78.8%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Westmoreland
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
Near state avg (10.1)
12 complaint-triggered

Families have repeatedly filed complaints against this facility, resulting in 10 complaint-triggered deficiencies involving medication management, nursing staff shortages, and resident rights violations. The most concerning recent issues include medication errors, inadequate nursing coverage, and failures to maintain safe living conditions. While the facility reports correcting all deficiencies, the pattern of ongoing family complaints suggests persistent care quality concerns that warrant careful consideration.

Mar 11, 2026Complaint
2
0558Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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.

Jan 15, 2026Complaint
2
0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Dec 3, 2025Complaint
1
0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Sep 3, 2025Complaint
1
0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

May 30, 2025Complaint
2
0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

May 30, 2025Routine
2
0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Transitions Healthcare North Huntingdon

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Transitions Healthcare

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 2 of 6 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Feldman, Marc

Owner

Maurano, Matthew

Owner

Williams, Kevin

Owner

Key personnel

Capital Finance LLC5% or Greater Security InterestTransitions Healthcare LLCManagerFeldman, MarcManagerMaurano, MatthewManagerWilliams, KevinManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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