UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT — Nursing Home in SENECA, PA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 16 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 13.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 395966 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 7.40 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 3.55 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 13, 2025).
Inspection Findings — August 13, 2025
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)Corrected — September 9, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — September 9, 2025
Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit is a 16-bed nursing home in Seneca, Pennsylvania. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 7.4 hours per resident day, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in August 2025, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s nursing coverage stands out as a strong point compared with other local homes, suggesting more hands-on staff availability. The most recent inspection raised concerns about the facility’s psychotropic medication practices, so you may want to ask how they approach reducing or avoiding these drugs and what safeguards they have in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT Medicare and Medicaid certified?
UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT is Medicare certified and not Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT's CMS star rating?
UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT?
UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT reports 7.40226 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT have?
UPMC NORTHWEST TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT has 16 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- OAKWOOD HEIGHTS VILLAGE — 1/5 — 3.1 mi
- OIL CITY NURSING AND REHAB — 4/5 — 5.8 mi
- CARING PLACE, THE — 1/5 — 7.2 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.