QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - HENRY CLAY
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Quality Life Services in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania, has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating it is highly recommended and performs well compared to other facilities. It ranks #106 out of 653 in the state, placing it in the top half, and is the best option among 7 facilities in Fayette County. The facility is improving, with issues decreasing from 2 in 2023 to 1 in 2025. Staffing is a relative strength, earning 4 out of 5 stars, with a turnover rate of 45%, slightly below the state average, which suggests that staff are familiar with the residents. However, there were some concerns, including a failure to develop a comprehensive care plan for one resident and not providing fall mats for another resident at risk, which could lead to potential harm. On a positive note, there have been no fines, indicating good compliance with regulations. Overall, while there are areas for improvement, the facility maintains a strong reputation with excellent ratings in overall care and health inspections.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Pennsylvania
- #106/653
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 45% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 44 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Pennsylvania. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Pennsylvania avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 3 deficiencies on record
Jul 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop...
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Aug 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policies, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provi...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0576
(Tag F0576)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on group interview and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide access to mail delivered on Saturdays for three of 8 residents (Residents R200, R201, and R202).
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Pennsylvania.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
- • Only 3 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Quality Life Services - Henry Clay's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - HENRY CLAY an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Pennsylvania, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Quality Life Services - Henry Clay Staffed?
CMS rates QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - HENRY CLAY's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 45%, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Quality Life Services - Henry Clay?
State health inspectors documented 3 deficiencies at QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - HENRY CLAY during 2023 to 2025. These included: 2 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Quality Life Services - Henry Clay?
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - HENRY CLAY is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by QUALITY LIFE SERVICES, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 74 certified beds and approximately 68 residents (about 92% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in MARKLEYSBURG, Pennsylvania.
How Does Quality Life Services - Henry Clay Compare to Other Pennsylvania Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - HENRY CLAY's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (45%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Quality Life Services - Henry Clay?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Quality Life Services - Henry Clay Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - HENRY CLAY has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Quality Life Services - Henry Clay Stick Around?
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - HENRY CLAY has a staff turnover rate of 45%, which is about average for Pennsylvania nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Quality Life Services - Henry Clay Ever Fined?
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - HENRY CLAY has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Quality Life Services - Henry Clay on Any Federal Watch List?
QUALITY LIFE SERVICES - HENRY CLAY is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.