16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Carbondale, PA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $134,376 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies
45 North Scott Street, Carbondale, PA
(570) 282-1099
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
81
Certified beds
Average residents
79
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Aventura Health Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-04-26
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
12 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.47
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.92
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.15
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.55
All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.40
RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.37
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.34
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.07
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.57
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.27
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.14
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
54%
Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
61%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
11,474
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
16.67
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9817
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Baseline 22.16% · Performance 22.46% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
1.70
Baseline 6.08% · Performance 7.32% · Measure score 1.70 · Achievement 1.70 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
2.69
Baseline 50.00% · Performance 52.70% · Measure score 2.69 · Achievement 2.69 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.28
Baseline 3.55 hours · Performance 3.73 hours · Measure score 2.28 · Achievement 2.28 · Improvement 0.27
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.3% |
10.72%
0.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 120 · Observed rate 10.83% · Lower 95% interval 7.38% |
| Discharge to community | 45.09% |
50.57%
5.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 106 · Observed rate 36.79% · Lower 95% interval 36.61% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.85 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 20.63% |
95.27%
74.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 63 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 63 |
| Discharge self-care score | 68.89% |
53.69%
15.2 pts better
|
Numerator 31 · Denominator 45 |
| Discharge mobility score | 66.67% |
50.94%
15.7 pts better
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 45 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 3.17% |
2.29%
0.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 63 · Adjusted rate 2.16% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.33% |
7.12%
0.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 61 · Observed rate 8.2% · Lower 95% interval 4.55% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.22% |
8.2%
7 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 82 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 22.62% |
42%
19.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 84 |
| Discharge function score | 64.44% |
56.45%
8 pts better
|
Numerator 29 · Denominator 45 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 51.85% |
25.2%
26.7 pts better
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 27 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.6 |
1.7
0.9 pts worse
|
1.9
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.6 · Observed 2.2 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
1.2
1.3 pts worse
|
1.8
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.5 · Observed 2.4 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.5% |
86.9%
7.6 pts better
|
93.4%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.3% · Q2 95.8% · Q3 92.3% · Q4 92.5% · 4Q avg 94.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
93.5%
6.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.4% |
3.2%
1.8 pts better
|
3.3%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 13.1% |
6.5%
6.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.3% · Q2 14.3% · Q3 15.9% · Q4 11.4% · 4Q avg 13.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 13.2% |
6.5%
6.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
7.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.2% · Q2 21.9% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 13.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.0% |
19.9%
6.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.4% · Q2 26.8% · Q3 26.2% · Q4 23.8% · 4Q avg 26.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 44.1% |
18.7%
25.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
27.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 44.4% · Q2 48.2% · Q3 44.6% · Q4 40.3% · 4Q avg 44.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 8.7% |
19.6%
10.9 pts better
|
16.3%
7.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.4% · Q2 11.7% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 8.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.1% |
18.3%
7.2 pts better
|
14.9%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 18.8% · Q3 6.9% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 11.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.5% |
26.4%
4.9 pts better
|
19.8%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.1% · Q2 24.1% · Q3 22.7% · Q4 26.4% · 4Q avg 21.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.1% |
5.3%
1.2 pts better
|
5.1%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.5% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 4.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.9% |
68.9%
26 pts better
|
81.7%
13.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 87.5% · Q2 97.7% · Q3 98.0% · 4Q avg 94.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.8% |
9.8%
7 pts worse
|
12.0%
4.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 16.8% · Observed 18.9% · Expected 12.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.1% |
1.5%
1.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 4.2% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.3% |
68.7%
24.6 pts better
|
79.7%
13.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 16.1% |
23.1%
7 pts better
|
23.9%
7.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 16.1% · Observed 18.9% · Expected 28.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-12-12
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-12-12
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-12-12
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-12
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-12-12
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-12-12
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-12-12
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-09-12
Health
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-06-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Not marked corrected
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Not marked corrected
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Provide 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.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-12-11
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Notify 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.
Corrected 2024-11-26
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-08-13
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-08-13
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-18
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2024-08-13
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-06-18
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-08-13
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-08-13
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-18
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-06-18
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-18
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-05-16
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-06-18
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2024-05-16
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-06-18
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-12
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-02-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-12
Health
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Corrected 2024-02-12
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-01-24
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-12
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-01-24
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-01-24
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-01-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-12
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-01-24
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-01-24
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $134,376
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-06-13 · 61 days
61 day denial
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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