F
30/100

LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (NANTICOKE, Pennsylvania)

147 OLD NEWPORT STREET, NANTICOKE, Pennsylvania 18634

Phone: 5707357300

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
110
Avg Residents/Day
97.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Luzerne
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
SFF Candidate
Abuse Icon
Yes

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing2/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityPennsylvania AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.470.78-0.31
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.543.90-0.36
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover57.7%44.6%-

Health Citation History

96 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-24Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-24Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-24Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-24Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-24Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-24Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-24Administration DeficienciesDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-26Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-16Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2026-01-16Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-16Administration DeficienciesAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-22Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-02Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-05Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-01-18Administration DeficienciesAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-30Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-30Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-30Administration DeficienciesProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-08-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.G – Actual Harm
2024-08-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-30Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-30Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-30Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-30Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Showing 50 of 96 citations.

Fire Safety Citation History

5 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-24Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-13Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-08-30Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-30Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$291,613
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
4
Number of Fines
4
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-01-16Fine$30,257-
2024-12-30Fine$59,401-
2024-07-21Fine$102,684-
2024-02-01Fine$99,271-

Need Help Finding Safe Care?

Our family advisors can help you find vetted, top-rated facilities in the NANTICOKE area at no cost.

Advisor service is free for families. We may receive referral compensation.