BELLA HEALTHCARE CENTER
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Bella Healthcare Center in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, has received a Trust Grade of C, indicating it is average among nursing homes, sitting in the middle of the pack. It ranks #387 out of 653 facilities in Pennsylvania, placing it in the bottom half, and #3 out of 7 in Fayette County, meaning there are only two local options rated higher. Unfortunately, the facility is worsening, with the number of issues identified increasing from 5 in 2024 to 10 in 2025. Staffing is rated average with a 3/5 star, and the turnover rate is 50%, which is on par with the state average, but there is concerningly less RN coverage than 84% of facilities, which could impact patient care. Although there have been no fines, which is a positive aspect, specific incidents such as serving food that was tasteless and unappealing, as well as failing to maintain sanitary kitchen conditions, raise concerns about the overall quality of care.
- Trust Score
- C
- In Pennsylvania
- #387/653
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 50% 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 ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 27 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Pennsylvania. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 21 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-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 quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Below Pennsylvania average (3.0)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
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 21 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
10 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a dining experience that promot...
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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, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the c...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facilit...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0810
(Tag F0810)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a resident adaptive eating equipment and utensils for one out of five residents (Resident R70).Finding...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of facility policy, facility records, resident, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility fail...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0685
(Tag F0685)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview with therapy staff and resident, clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined facility faile...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to make ce...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0801
(Tag F0801)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to employ a qualified Food Service Director to manage the da...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on a review of the food council minutes, resident group meeting information, observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to serve food that was palatable and attr...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed maintain sanitary conditions to prevent the potential for cross-contamination or foodborne illness in the main ki...
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Sept 2024
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policies, facility provided documents, clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0947
(Tag F0947)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of facility documents, staff education records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct at least 12 hours of in-service education, within 12 months ...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on a review of facility policy, observations and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to properly store food products in the Main Kitchen, which created the potential for ...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0944
(Tag F0944)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of facility documents and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) for two of ten staff m...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0949
(Tag F0949)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of facility policy and documents, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on behavioral health for three of ten staff members (Employees E1,...
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Sept 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0699
(Tag F0699)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide culturally comp...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0745
(Tag F0745)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to accurately assess residents for social services needs for eight of 12 residents (Resident R1, R2, R3,...
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Sept 2023
4 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, facility documents and staff interview, it was determined that the facil...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy and clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of manufacturer directions, observation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement measures to prevent the potential for cross contamination during b...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on review of facility policies, observations and staff interview, it determined the facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions to prevent the potential for cross contamination during lunch ...
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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
- • 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.
- • 21 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
- • Grade C (50/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Bella Healthcare Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns BELLA HEALTHCARE CENTER an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Pennsylvania, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Bella Healthcare Center Staffed?
CMS rates BELLA HEALTHCARE CENTER's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 50%, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Bella Healthcare Center?
State health inspectors documented 21 deficiencies at BELLA HEALTHCARE CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 19 with potential for harm and 2 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Bella Healthcare Center?
BELLA HEALTHCARE CENTER 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 COMMUNICARE HEALTH, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 119 certified beds and approximately 114 residents (about 96% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in UNIONTOWN, Pennsylvania.
How Does Bella Healthcare Center Compare to Other Pennsylvania Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, BELLA HEALTHCARE CENTER's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (50%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Bella Healthcare Center?
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 Bella Healthcare Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, BELLA HEALTHCARE CENTER 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 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 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 Bella Healthcare Center Stick Around?
BELLA HEALTHCARE CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 50%, 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 Bella Healthcare Center Ever Fined?
BELLA HEALTHCARE CENTER 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 Bella Healthcare Center on Any Federal Watch List?
BELLA HEALTHCARE CENTER 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.