Beaver Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center sits up in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh, where you'll find 67 certified beds and an average of 53 residents each day, so it never feels too crowded but never feels empty either, and while there are one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites with individual nurse call systems, the rooms remain mostly semi-private, which means folks usually share, keeping things friendly. Residents get skilled nursing care around the clock, with services covering everything from trach care, intravenous therapy, and nutritional support to pain and diabetic management, plus pharmacy, laboratory testing, X-ray, and psychological help, though the nurse hours per resident per day sit at 2.85, which is lower than the state average of 3.9, and there's a whole staff of experienced nurses, administrators, therapists, and activities coordinators who try to bring comfort and care to everyone there. Folks who live at Beaver Healthcare can expect help with bathing, dressing, washing, and feeding, and there's also physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy, while the center offers both long-term and short-term care, including intermediate and respite care, with a focus on treating senior citizens and anyone who needs health and allied services.
The place has a warm, homelike feeling with plenty of activities, including religious programs, holiday parties, and even the occasional local trip, and transportation gets arranged when needed, so people do get out from time to time. The center's been around since 2018 and it's now managed by Bonamour Health Group LLC, with Robert Aroesty and administrator Herb Rosshross playing key roles, though it's fair to mention that state inspections have found some problems over the years-there have been 88 total deficiencies documented, including twelve related to infection control, and reports show they didn't always run an infection prevention program the way they're supposed to, plus there was an issue with not letting residents self-administer drugs when it was appropriate for their care. Because of serious quality concerns that have cropped up over several inspections, Beaver Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is listed as a Special Focus Facility Candidate, which means it's on the government's radar for the history of issues, though it's not officially flagged as a Special Focus Facility yet. Despite the challenges, the staff aims for excellent clinical care and tries to create a friendly, supportive environment where residents can recover or settle in for longer stays and tours can be scheduled for those who want to see the place in person.
