AVALON SPRINGS CARE CENTER
745 GREENVILLE ROAD, Mercer, PA 16137
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How AVALON SPRINGS CARE CENTER Compares
AVALON SPRINGS CARE CENTER is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mercer, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (9.5%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 56% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mercer, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.9% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (51% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (28% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.5% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% (58% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVALON SPRINGS CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVALON SPRINGS CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Mercer.
What keeps AVALON SPRINGS CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is AVALON SPRINGS CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AVALON SPRINGS CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.5% here versus 4.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is AVALON SPRINGS CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 56% occupancy across 100 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVALON SPRINGS CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does AVALON SPRINGS CARE CENTER lag behind other Mercer options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Mercer
Mercer sits in Mercer County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.7% 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+
- 23,997 (21.7%)
- Median age
- 45.0 years
- Median household income
- $50,529
- Median home value
- $123,600
Demographics for Mercer County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mercer.
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