Carbondale, PA

Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

10 Hart Place, Carbondale, PA

(570) 282-1020

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

115

Certified beds

Average residents

107

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1969-03-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.67

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.65

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.06

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.21

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

7%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

26%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
1.7
0.1 pts worse
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
1.2
0.4 pts better
1.8
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
86.9%
12.3 pts better
93.4%
5.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 81.6%
93.5%
11.9 pts worse
95.5%
13.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.8%
3.2%
2.4 pts better
3.3%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.6%
6.5%
5.9 pts better
11.4%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.1%
6.5%
2.4 pts better
5.4%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 24.5%
19.9%
4.6 pts worse
19.6%
4.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.3%
18.7%
3.4 pts better
16.7%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 9.6%
19.6%
10 pts better
16.3%
6.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.4%
18.3%
7.9 pts better
14.9%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
0.9%
0.7 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
1.7%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.9%
26.4%
0.5 pts worse
19.8%
7.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.2%
5.3%
1.1 pts better
5.1%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.3%
68.9%
26.4 pts better
81.7%
13.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 3.0%
9.8%
6.8 pts better
12.0%
9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.6%
68.7%
27.9 pts better
79.7%
16.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 14.2%
23.1%
8.9 pts better
23.9%
9.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-01 · Fire 2025-05-01

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-07-12 · Fire 2024-07-12

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-07-14 · Fire 2023-07-14

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-06-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2025-06-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-06-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-08-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-14

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-08-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-14

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-08-21

C · Minimal harm 2023-07-14

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-08-21

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2025-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2025-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-24

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-24

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-10-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-12

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-09-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-12

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-09-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-12

F865 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2024-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-12

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2024-09-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-12

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-09-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-14

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-14

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2023-09-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-14

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2023-09-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-14

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-09-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-14

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-09-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-14

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-09-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-14

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2023-09-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-14

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2023-09-06

B · Minimal harm 2023-07-14

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-09-06

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Buckman, Richard

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

93% 2 facilities 1998-03-26
Galat, Charles

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

8% 2 facilities 2010-12-03
Haley, Matthew

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-03-07
Kelly, Katie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-04-14

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