Peckville, PA

Mid-Valley Health Care Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $77,272 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

81 Sturges Road, Peckville, PA

(570) 383-7320

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

38

Certified beds

Average residents

35

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Saber Healthcare Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1984-05-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

126 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 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

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.10

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.68

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.93

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.71

All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.78

RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.24

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.75

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.11

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.16

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.92

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.30

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

58%

Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

34%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

5,260

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

36.80

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9901

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.23

Baseline 19.63% · Performance 20.40% · Measure score 2.23 · Achievement 2.23 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

5.92

Baseline 5.03% · Performance 6.07% · Measure score 5.92 · Achievement 5.92 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

3.86

Baseline 21.43% · Performance 47.92% · Measure score 3.86 · Achievement 3.86 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.72

Baseline 3.14 hours · Performance 3.85 hours · Measure score 2.72 · Achievement 2.72 · Improvement 2.19

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.41%
10.72%
0.3 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 114 · Observed rate 10.53% · Lower 95% interval 7.36%
Discharge to community 46.49%
50.57%
4.1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 103 · Observed rate 37.86% · Lower 95% interval 38.64%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.85
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 68 · Denominator 68
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 68
Discharge self-care score 51.85%
53.69%
1.8 pts worse
Numerator 28 · Denominator 54
Discharge mobility score 48.15%
50.94%
2.8 pts worse
Numerator 26 · Denominator 54
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.47%
2.29%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 68 · Adjusted rate 1.53%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.07%
7.12%
1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 65 · Observed rate 3.08% · Lower 95% interval 3.21%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 49
Staff flu vaccination coverage 47.69%
42%
5.7 pts better
Numerator 31 · Denominator 65
Discharge function score 51.85%
56.45%
4.6 pts worse
Numerator 28 · Denominator 54
Transfer of health information to provider 96.55%
95.95%
0.6 pts better
Numerator 28 · Denominator 29
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 24.24%
25.2%
1 pts worse
Numerator 8 · Denominator 33

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.3
1.7
0.6 pts worse
1.9
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.3 · Observed 2.8 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.2
About the same
1.8
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 66.9%
86.9%
20 pts worse
93.4%
26.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 54.8% · Q2 43.8% · Q3 87.1% · Q4 83.3% · 4Q avg 66.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
93.5%
3.6 pts better
95.5%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
3.2%
3.2 pts better
3.3%
3.3 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 who have depressive symptoms 1.7%
6.5%
4.8 pts better
11.4%
9.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.8%
6.5%
1.7 pts better
5.4%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 7.4% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 4.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 23.9%
19.9%
4 pts worse
19.6%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 21.4% · Q4 24.1% · 4Q avg 23.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 28.7%
18.7%
10 pts worse
16.7%
12 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.3% · Q2 30.4% · Q3 30.4% · Q4 20.8% · 4Q avg 28.7% · 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 33.5%
19.6%
13.9 pts worse
16.3%
17.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 33.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.5%
18.3%
4.2 pts worse
14.9%
7.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 34.6% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 24.1% · 4Q avg 22.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.8%
0.9%
0.1 pts better
1.0%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.6%
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 33.2%
26.4%
6.8 pts worse
19.8%
13.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.3% · Q2 32.0% · Q3 31.4% · Q4 37.0% · 4Q avg 33.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.0%
5.3%
2.3 pts better
5.1%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 3.9% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 16.0%
68.9%
52.9 pts worse
81.7%
65.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.6% · Q2 24.0% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 16.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.4%
9.8%
1.6 pts worse
12.0%
0.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.4% · Observed 11.5% · Expected 11.2% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 26.9%
68.7%
41.8 pts worse
79.7%
52.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 26.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.9%
23.1%
4.2 pts better
23.9%
5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.9% · Observed 19.7% · Expected 24.8% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-28 · Fire 2025-08-28

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-18 · Fire 2024-10-18

5 health deficiencies

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

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-11-09 · Fire 2023-11-09

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (5 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

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 2025-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-09-01

C · Minimal harm 2025-08-28

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-09-01

C · Minimal harm 2025-08-28

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-09-01

C · Minimal harm 2025-08-28

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-09-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-11-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-09

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-12-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

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 2025-09-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F940 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2025-09-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2025-09-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-09-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-28

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-09-23

G · Actual harm 2024-10-18

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-01-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

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 2025-01-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2025-01-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-01-08

G · Actual harm 2024-01-17

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-17

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 2024-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-17

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-09

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 2024-02-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-09

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-09

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 2024-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-09

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 2024-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-09

F926 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have policies on smoking.

Corrected 2024-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-24

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-24

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-04-22

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$62,790 2024-10-18

Fine

Fine · fine $62,790

Fine

$14,482 2023-11-09

Fine

Fine · fine $14,482

Fine

Ownership

Saber Pa Holdings, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 35 facilities 2023-12-31
Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (Dated December 29, 2020)

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-01-01
Bnv Dynasty LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-01-01
Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (Dated Sept 30, 2020

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-01-01
Jones, Lisa

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2014-11-10
Nicoluzakis, Gregory

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 117 facilities 2019-03-01
Saber Healthcare Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-12-31
Sakalas, Lori

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2024-05-06
Shg Management LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 86 facilities 2019-09-01
Volpe, Benjamin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 122 facilities 2019-03-01
Volpe, Benjamin

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 122 facilities 2019-03-01
Weisberg, William

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 123 facilities 2019-03-01
Weisberg, William

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 123 facilities 2019-03-01
Wiw Dynasty LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-01-01

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