Assisted Living Home

The Villages of Harmar

Overview of The Villages of Harmar
The Villages of Harmar is a senior rehabilitation center located in Cheswick, PA. It offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, personal care, and memory care services. The facility is situated on 13.5 wooded acres and features decorative gardens and shaded lawns.
(724) 274-3770

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Pennsylvania average: 3.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Pennsylvania average: 3.5/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Pennsylvania average: 4.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
Pennsylvania average: 3.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 33m per day

This home provides 23% less nursing time per resident than the Pennsylvania average.

Pennsylvania average: 4h 35m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 110

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Pennsylvania average
Occupancy rate 40.9%
Residents per day 45
Occupancy rate
40.9%
Residents per day
45

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 15 days

Private pay

58% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.1M
Operating loss
-$1.6M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7,144,661.00
Operating loss
$-1,629,529.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
42.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.8M
Total costs $8.8M
Bed community size
110-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
41%
In line with Pennsylvania average
Occupied beds
45 / 110
Average residents 103 per day

License details

Facility type
Assisted Living
Status Licensed
Expiration 22/01/2027
County: ALLEGHENY

Additional licensing details

License number: 454560
CMS Certification Number: 396048

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: THE VILLAGES OF HARMAR, LLC
Profit status: PROFIT

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
Long Term Care
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Personal Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Decorative gardens
walkways
shaded lawns

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Long Term Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Personal Care

Inspection History

In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.

13 visits/inspections

Results

11 with citations

0 without citations

Pennsylvania average: 4 complaint visits

Pennsylvania average: 8 inspections with citations

8 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Pennsylvania average: 4 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:September 15, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

171 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Pennsylvania average: 66 citations

126 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

1 enforcement action

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

Waivers: 2

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 19

State average 6.7


Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations 120
Citations per inspection
6.32

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

66 of 120 citations resulted from standard inspections; 44 of 120 resulted from complaint investigations; and 10 of 120 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 3
900% worse than State average

State average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 3
400% worse than State average

State average: 0.6

3 critical citations More info State average: 0.3

3 serious citations More info State average: 0.6

113 moderate citations More info State average: 29.5

1 minor citation More info State average: 0.8
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Nov 15, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 15, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 15, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Nov 15, 2025
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
The Villages of Harmar
SNF

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AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

PA 15024
263
No
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MC

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SNF

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Address CHESWICK, PA 15024

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

273
Total Staff
77
Employees
196
Contractors
39,502
Total Hours (Quarter)
51
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse218.2 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse629 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1359.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
220 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
24 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
35.4%
of total hours from contractors
13,984 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 100 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 42 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Registered Nurse: 14 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 20 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Administrator: 1 RN Director of Nursing: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3510013517,43591100%9.2
Licensed Practical Nurse2042628,57791100%9
Registered Nurse714212,97291100%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist320232,1038391%8.3
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,58191100%7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0441,2777077%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0339927380%7.5
Physical Therapy Aide0229176673%7.5
Qualified Social Worker0558797178%6.9
Dental Services Staff2028756774%8.8
Speech Language Pathologist0225576571%7.1
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Administrator1124886167%8
Dietitian101991314%7.6
RN Director of Nursing0117189%8.9
Nurse Aide in Training1016367%10.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant022585358%1
Occupational Therapy Aide1013867%6.3

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
95 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
6 residents (6.3%)
Medicaid
60 residents (63.2%)
Private pay or other
29 residents (30.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 13.7
24% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 11.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 24.4
10% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 22.2

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.9%
26% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 19.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 25.7%
22% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 21.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.6%
11% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 26.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.0%
25% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.6%
56% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 5.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.3%
24% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.1%
9% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 6.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.9%
7% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 5.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.3%
57% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 17.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.7%
9% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 86.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.8%
6% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 93.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 57.7%
16% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.4%
12% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 56.5%
18% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.7%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $94K
58% higher than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: $59K

Number of fines 8
288% more fines than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 2.1

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
397% more payment denials than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $94K
Pennsylvania average $59K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 9, 2025
$22K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. May 9, 2025
6 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 29, 2024
$12K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 1, 2024
$37K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).

$8,000 (individual).

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed; need-based.

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Pennsylvania SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

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