Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-14 · Fire 2026-01-14
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Tamaqua, PA
Greenwood Center For Nursing And Rehab
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $76,674 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
149 Lafayette Avenue, Tamaqua, PA
(570) 668-1775
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
150
Certified beds
Average residents
110
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Gabriel Sebbag & The Samara Family
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-02-26
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.52
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.80
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.11
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.15
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
58%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.7
About the same
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.2
0.4 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.5% |
86.9%
11.6 pts better
|
93.4%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.5% |
93.5%
2 pts better
|
95.5%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.2% |
3.2%
2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 9.7% |
6.5%
3.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.2% |
6.5%
0.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.9% |
19.9%
8 pts better
|
19.6%
7.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.2% |
18.7%
3.5 pts better
|
16.7%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.3% |
0.2%
0.1 pts worse
|
0.1%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.8% |
19.6%
12.8 pts better
|
16.3%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.3% |
18.3%
12 pts better
|
14.9%
8.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.0% |
0.9%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.2% |
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.2% |
26.4%
1.2 pts better
|
19.8%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.3% |
5.3%
About the same
|
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.3% |
68.9%
14.4 pts better
|
81.7%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.1% |
9.8%
2.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.6% |
1.5%
1.1 pts worse
|
1.6%
1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 75.4% |
68.7%
6.7 pts better
|
79.7%
4.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.6% |
23.1%
0.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2025-04-16 · Fire 2025-04-16
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2024-05-17 · Fire 2024-05-17
28 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
K133 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2026-02-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2026-02-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-02-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2026-02-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-02-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-05-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-05-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-05-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-05-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-06-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-06-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
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 2024-06-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2024-06-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-06-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-06-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
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 2026-02-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
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 2026-02-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-02-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-02-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
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 2026-02-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-02-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-14
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-02-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-25
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-25
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-12-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-24
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-09-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-24
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-24
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-09-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2025-07-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-07-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-05-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-05-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-05-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-05-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2025-05-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-05-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2025-05-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
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 2025-05-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-02
F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-01-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-21
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 2024-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 2024-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
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 2024-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2024-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
F770 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2024-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-17
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 2024-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2024-02-09
G · Actual harm
2023-08-25
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-09-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-09-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-09-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
F909 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected 2023-09-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-09-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-25
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-09-26
G · Actual harm
2023-06-29
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-08-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-29
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-08-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected 2023-04-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-04-27
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$9,311
2023-06-29
Fine
Fine · fine $9,311
Fine
$67,363
2023-06-29
Fine
Fine · fine $67,363
Fine
Ownership
Apostrophe Opco LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Cedar View Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Cedar View Tr
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Clinical Consulting Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Leiser, Asher
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Neill, Thomas
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Priority Care Group LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Samara Fam Tr
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Samara Family Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Sebbag, Gabriel
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Sebbag, Gabriel
Corporate Director · Individual
Sebbag, Gabriel
Corporate Officer · Individual
Summation Financial Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Yavorchak, Melissa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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