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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Medication management
Healthcare staffing
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Telephone
Wifi
Transportation
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Community services
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
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Location
Caritas is located at 2882 Old Princeton Rd, New Castle, PA, 16101.
About Caritas
Caritas is a licensed Personal Care Home located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. As a Personal Care Home, it provides seniors with essential support and assistance in a residential setting, designed to maintain a balance of independence while offering help with daily living activities. The environment at Caritas fosters peace of mind for both residents and their families, knowing that dedicated care and supervision are available as needed.
Unlike nursing homes, Caritas offers long-term care with an approach that emphasizes non-acute assistance. This type of setting typically allows residents to experience a homelike atmosphere where costs are notably lower than those associated with traditional nursing homes. Residents can receive help with daily routines such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, all within a supportive and compassionate environment.
Within Caritas, personal attention is a priority, ensuring that each resident's unique needs and preferences are met. The staff works closely with residents to promote wellness, comfort, and a sense of belonging. Social activities and communal living provide ample opportunity for socialization and engagement, helping to prevent loneliness and support emotional well-being.
The role of Caritas extends beyond basic care—by providing a safe, nurturing space, this Personal Care Home brings reassurance to families seeking quality long-term living arrangements for their loved ones. Through its services and dedication, Caritas plays a vital part in the local community, serving as a trusted option for elder care in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
People often ask...
Caritas offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,385 per month.
Caritas offers assisted living and board and care.
The full address for this community is 2882 Old Princeton Rd, New Castle, PA 16101.
No, Caritas does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.
Identified multiple deficiencies in safety orientation, emergency procedures, sanitary conditions, food storage, and medication management.
2600.65(a)7Telephone use and notification of emergency services
2600.65(b)2Emergency medical plan
2600.65(b)4Reporting of reportable incidents and conditions
2600.85(a)3Sanitary conditions
2600.96(a)4First aid kit
2600.103(g)5Storing Food
2600.123(b)Emergency Procedures Posted
2600.132(b)Safety Inspection/Fire Drill
2600.185(a)8Implement Storage Procedures
2600.190(a)Completion Medication Course
28 Feb 2023Inspection
28 Feb 2023Inspection
Investigated and identified multiple deficiencies, including posting failures, CO alarm misplacement, and gaps in staff qualifications and training, as well as emergency supply shortcomings.
2600. 3.cPost current license and postings
2600. 18.Applicable Health and Safety Laws - CO alarms
2600. 54.a.Direct care staff qualifications
2600. 65.e.12 hours annual training
2600. 65.f.Annual training topics
2600. 66.a.Staff training plan
2600. 95.Furniture and Equipment
2600. 107.c.Food/Water 3 Day Supply
01 Feb 2022Inspection
01 Feb 2022Inspection
Found deficiencies related to bathroom surfaces, window coverings, and annual assessments.
2600.88aSurfaces
2600.101rBedroom - Shades/ Drapes/Window Covering
2600.225cAdditional Assessment
14 May 2021Inspection
14 May 2021Inspection
Issued a regular license to operate the personal care home for 12 months. An onsite inspection will occur within the next year.
15 Apr 2021Inspection
15 Apr 2021Inspection
Granted a waiver to substitute Tabula Pro forms for preadmission screening and medical evaluation, subject to specified conditions and to be reviewed during annual oversight.
11 Mar 2021Inspection
11 Mar 2021Inspection
Identified deficiencies across posting requirements, privacy during procedures, financial recordkeeping, emergency procedures, medical evaluations, medication training, and resident records.
55 Pa. Code § 2600.3.c.Posting required information in public area
Found several deficiencies in safety equipment, documentation, and staff procedures, including a missing thermometer, incomplete first aid kit contents, and irregular fire drills and medical records.
Type A2600.96.aFirst Aid Kit
Type A2600.103.fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
Type A2600.132.eFire Drill Sleeping Hours
Type A2600.141.b.1Annual Medical Evaluation
Type A2600.190.aCompletion Medication Course
Type A2600.251.cStandardized Forms
Type A2600.185.aStorage Procedures
Type A2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
07 Feb 2020Inspection
07 Feb 2020Inspection
Issued a regular license following renewal. Scheduled an onsite inspection within the next twelve months.
30 Oct 2019Inspection
30 Oct 2019Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
28 Feb 2019Inspection
28 Feb 2019Inspection
Found violations of personal care home regulations.
04 Feb 2019Inspection
04 Feb 2019Inspection
Granted the renewal license and issued a certificate of compliance; no violations were cited.
27 Sept 2018Inspection
27 Sept 2018Inspection
Found no deficiencies identified after a licensing review conducted on September 27, 2018.
23 Jan 2018Inspection
23 Jan 2018Inspection
Investigated a set of violations related to confidentiality, staff training, safety procedures, and medical evaluations. The findings show multiple failures in records privacy, staff orientation, emergency procedures, and resident care documentation.
2600.17Resident records confidentiality
Type A2600.20(b)(8)Itemized accounting of financial transactions
Type A2600.65(a)Staff orientation and training
Type A2600.54(a)Direct care staff qualifications
Type A2600.185(a)Medication storage and handling
Type A2600.132(f)Alternate exit routes during drills
Type A2600.141(b)(1)Annual medical evaluation
14 Apr 2017Inspection
14 Apr 2017Inspection
An investigation found multiple violations with safety and regulatory concerns, including the lack of required carbon monoxide detectors and other compliance issues.
Type AThe Care Facility Carbon Monoxide Alarms Standards Act (enacted 06/23/16)Carbon monoxide alarms
07 Feb 2017Inspection
07 Feb 2017Inspection
Renewed license issued following renewal application; an onsite inspection will occur within the next twelve months.
22 Apr 2016Inspection
22 Apr 2016Inspection
Investigated and found violations of multiple regulations concerning licensing postings, resident records, and corrective action planning with documented plans to address deficiencies.
2600.3Posting of license and documents
22 Mar 2016Inspection
22 Mar 2016Inspection
Granted renewal of the license to operate a personal care home. The action reflects compliance with licensing requirements.
13 Feb 2015Inspection
13 Feb 2015Inspection
Renewed the license and issued a certificate of compliance. Noted that an onsite inspection will occur within the next year and that enforcement could follow if noncompliance is found.
09 May 2014Inspection
09 May 2014Inspection
Identified two deficiencies: holes in bedroom walls and an unsigned medical evaluation for a resident.
55 Pa.Code §2600.88(a)2600.88(a) — Floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors and other surfaces must be clean, free from hazards
55 Pa.Code §2600.141(a)(1)2600.141(a)(1) — A resident shall have a medical evaluation by a physician, physician's assistant, or certified registered nurse practitioner documented on a form specified by the Department, within 60 days prior to admission or within 30 days after admission
01 Feb 2013Inspection
01 Feb 2013Inspection
Found multiple violations of state rules, including improper staff training and supervision, restricted resident rights around telephone use, inadequate environmental testing, improper medication handling, and deficiencies in plan development and documentation.
2600.42(e)Access to telephone / privacy
2600.65(d)Direct care staff training and supervision
2600.89(c)Water testing frequency
2600.187(a)(13) and 2600.187(a)(14)Medication administration records
2600.126(b)Furnace cleaning
2600.183(a)(1)Medication storage and labeling
2600.227(c)Plan of correction timing
27 Mar 2012Inspection
27 Mar 2012Inspection
Found violations related to safety equipment, fire drill procedures, and records on training and medication management.
55 Pa.Code §2600First aid kit contents
55 Pa.Code §2600Fire drill timing
55 Pa.Code §2600Prescriber directions for medications
55 Pa.Code §2600Staff training records
28 Apr 2011Inspection
28 Apr 2011Inspection
Investigated a staff restraint incident and found a violation of rules prohibiting restraints on residents.
Identified multiple deficiencies in quality management, hazardous materials handling, and documentation for medications and residents.
Type A55 Pa. Code §2600Quality management program
Type A55 Pa. Code §2600Hazardous materials storage
Type A55 Pa. Code §2600Medication records
Type A55 Pa. Code §2600Initial resident evaluation
Type A55 Pa. Code §2600Resident records storage
02 Nov 2010Inspection
02 Nov 2010Inspection
Issued a revised license after adjusting the use of physical space; expiration date remained unchanged.
26 Apr 2010Inspection
26 Apr 2010Inspection
Identified violations of safety standards including storage of combustibles near heat sources, smoking in non-designated areas, and lack of annual fire safety inspections.
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation
Type A55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation
20 Jan 2010Inspection
20 Jan 2010Inspection
Found multiple deficiencies related to safety, equipment, and basic operations at the home.
55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation
55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation
55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation
55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation
55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation
55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation
55 Pa.Code § 2600Regulation
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