State average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Serenity at Lgar is a newly licensed 40-bed personal care home at 800 Elsie Street in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County east of Pittsburgh. The facility offers memory care, rehabilitation, and respite services and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. 24-hour staffing is confirmed.
CMS rates the community 3 stars, driven by a staffing sub-rating 73.7 percent below Pennsylvania’s average. Nurse hours run 4h 4m per resident daily against a state average of 4h 35m. The facility’s single inspection on August 20, 2025, as an original licensing visit with no residents yet, identified seven deficiencies related to safety and emergency preparedness: carbon monoxide detector issues, obstructed egress routes, and lint accumulation in dryers. No complaints, enforcement actions, and resident-care findings appear on record. Occupancy data and a multi-year compliance track record are still unavailable given the facility’s recent licensing.
Programs include recuperation and rehabilitation and restoration services.
The facility is best for residents seeking memory care or short-term rehabilitation in Allegheny County, with availability expected given its early operational stage.
Serenity at Lgar is legally operated by Lgarpa Corp.
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.
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for Pennsylvania nursing homes: B 83/100
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 7 | 63 | This facility has 89% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (7 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 89% better Rank #27 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 27th out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 7.0 | 5.7 | This facility has 23% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (7 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 23% worse Rank #388 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 388th out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 11 | This facility has had 91% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (1 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 91% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 1 | 8 | This facility has 88% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (1 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 88% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 100% | 73% | This facility has 27 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (100% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 27% worse Rank #455 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 455th out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (0 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 478 homes we track in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaints per year
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (0 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
State average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
State average 31.3
State average 4.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: 0.3
State average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
4,725 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 24 | 60 | 84 | 9,479 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 17 | 29 | 4,006 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,732 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 900 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 640 | 70 | 76% | 6.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 582 | 80 | 87% | 5.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 431 | 60 | 65% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 405 | 65 | 71% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 397 | 65 | 71% | 5.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 390 | 53 | 58% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 375 | 66 | 72% | 5.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 200 | 52 | 57% | 3.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 144 | 36 | 39% | 4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 128 | 16 | 17% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 6 | 7% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 14 | 15% | 2.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 16 | 17% | 1.9 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
70% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Serenity at Lgar from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (70% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Turtle Creek's city center to Serenity at Lgar's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the state average. See the benchmark below for the typical score in this state; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Pennsylvania average is: 69.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Homestead Village | NH AL IL MC SNF | Lancaster (Rohrerstown) | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
94
Rank
#202 / 552 |
57.0%
Facility
57.0%
PA AVG
69.7
Rank
#377 / 494 | -18% | 5.47
Facility
5.47
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#18 / 181 | -23% | +32% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 91
Facility
91
PA AVG
83
Rank
#112 / 468 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#42 / 178 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#84 / 178 | - | 57 | - |
16
Facility
16
PA AVG
47
Rank
#558 / 657 | Douglas Motter | $21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#51 / 167 | $12.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$12.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#52 / 167 | 57%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
57%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#74 / 167 | 395720 | ||||
| Dunwoody Village | NH MC RC SNF | Newtown Square | 81
Facility
81
PA AVG
94
Rank
#288 / 552 |
92.6%
Facility
92.6%
PA AVG
69.7
Rank
#46 / 494 | +33% | 6.24
Facility
6.24
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#9 / 181 | +13% | +51% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 86
Facility
86
PA AVG
83
Rank
#194 / 468 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#28 / 178 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#48 / 178 | - | 75 | - |
64
Facility
64
PA AVG
47
Rank
#183 / 657 | Maureen Casey | $40.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$40.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#8 / 167 | $21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#9 / 167 | 54%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
54%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#86 / 167 | 395329 | ||||
| Beaumont At Bryn Mawr | NH AL IL PC RC SNF | Bryn Mawr | 18
Facility
18
PA AVG
94
Rank
#550 / 552 |
72.2%
Facility
72.2%
PA AVG
69.7
Rank
#241 / 494 | +4% | 7.86
Facility
7.86
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#1 / 181 | +42% | +90% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 183 | 96
Facility
96
PA AVG
83
Rank
#38 / 468 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#7 / 178 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#26 / 178 | - | 13 | - |
8
Facility
8
PA AVG
47
Rank
#610 / 657 | Joseph Peduzzi | $21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#49 / 167 | $14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#37 / 167 | 67.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
67.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#35 / 167 | 395753 | ||||
| Kendal-Crosslands Communities | NH AL IL MC SNF | Kennett Square | 51
Facility
51
PA AVG
94
Rank
#436 / 552 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
PA AVG
69.7
Rank
#291 / 494 | -4% | 6.94
Facility
6.94
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#6 / 181 | +49% | +67% | $12.7k
Facility
$12.7k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#140 / 183 | 99
Facility
99
PA AVG
83
Rank
#17 / 468 | 4
Facility
4
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#17 / 178 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#26 / 178 | 1 | 34 | - |
9
Facility
9
PA AVG
47
Rank
#602 / 657 | Catherine Emig | $25.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$25.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#33 / 167 | $16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#29 / 167 | 63%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
63%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#55 / 167 | 395388 | ||||
| Serenity at Lgar | NH MC RC SNF | Turtle Creek | 40
Facility
40
PA AVG
94
Rank
#492 / 552 | - | - | 4.11
Facility
4.11
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#90 / 181 | -45% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 183 | - | 10
Facility
10
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#61 / 178 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#26 / 178 | - | 50 | - |
50
Facility
50
PA AVG
47
Rank
#282 / 657 | Mary Staller | $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#163 / 167 | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#163 / 167 | 78.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
78.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#25 / 167 | 395873 |
Serenity at Lgar is legally operated by Lgarpa Corp.
Serenity at Lgar has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to PA state health department records, Serenity at Lgar's license number is 456950.
According to PA state health department records, Serenity at Lgar's license expires on September 19, 2026.
Serenity at Lgar's occupancy is 42.4%.
No, Serenity at Lgar has a no-pet policy.
Serenity at Lgar is registered as a non-profit in PA.
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