AVALON CARE CENTER
3410 W. PITTSBURGH RD, New Castle, PA 16101
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How AVALON CARE CENTER Compares
AVALON CARE CENTER is a 84-bed for-profit nursing facility in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (34.9%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 23.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 84 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in New Castle, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.6% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% (47% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.9% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0% (52% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVALON CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVALON CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in New Castle.
How is AVALON CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is AVALON CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.6% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is AVALON CARE CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.5% here versus 5.1% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVALON CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does AVALON CARE CENTER lag behind other New Castle options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AVALON CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around New Castle
New Castle sits in Lawrence County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 18,952 (22.0%)
- Median age
- 45.3 years
- Median household income
- $50,080
- Median home value
- $113,200
Demographics for Lawrence County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Castle.
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