Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-05 · Fire 2025-12-05
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Stroudsburg, PA
Whitestone Care Center
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $23,257 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
370 White Stone Corner Road, Stroudsburg, PA
(570) 476-1600
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 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
90
Certified beds
Average residents
80
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Saber Healthcare Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2011-07-14
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
0.81
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.69
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.01
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.52
All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.51
RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.21
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.56
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
0.82
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.54
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.36
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
71%
Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
910
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
62.19
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0171
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
8.02
Baseline 19.22% · Performance 17.71% · Measure score 8.02 · Achievement 8.02 · Improvement 6.38
Healthcare-associated infections
10
Baseline 4.55% · Performance 4.57% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
4.59
Baseline 53.33% · Performance 44.93% · Measure score 4.59 · Achievement 4.59 · Improvement 2.45
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.27
Baseline 3.60 hours · Performance 3.72 hours · Measure score 2.27 · Achievement 2.27 · Improvement 0.07
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.72% |
10.72%
1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 266 · Observed rate 12.03% · Lower 95% interval 8.88% |
| Discharge to community | 59.03% |
50.57%
8.5 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 262 · Observed rate 54.2% · Lower 95% interval 53.3% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.89 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 94.44% |
95.27%
0.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 136 · Denominator 144 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 144 |
| Discharge self-care score | 55.08% |
53.69%
1.4 pts better
|
Numerator 65 · Denominator 118 |
| Discharge mobility score | 51.69% |
50.94%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 61 · Denominator 118 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.08% |
2.29%
0.2 pts better
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 144 · Adjusted rate 1.73% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 4.57% |
7.12%
2.5 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 152 · Observed rate 0.66% · Lower 95% interval 2.67% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 41.24% |
8.2%
33 pts better
|
Numerator 40 · Denominator 97 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 43.93% |
42%
1.9 pts better
|
Numerator 47 · Denominator 107 |
| Discharge function score | 57.63% |
56.45%
1.2 pts better
|
Numerator 68 · Denominator 118 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 95.45% |
95.95%
0.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 22 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 98.94% |
96.28%
2.7 pts better
|
Numerator 93 · Denominator 94 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 22.35% |
25.2%
2.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 85 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0 |
1.7
1.7 pts better
|
1.9
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0 · Observed 0 · Expected 3.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.2
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.4% |
86.9%
3.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
10 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 64.6% · Q2 88.1% · Q3 90.3% · Q4 91.5% · 4Q avg 83.4% |
| 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 | 3.6% |
3.2%
0.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 5.1% · 4Q avg 3.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 7.0% |
6.5%
0.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 13.2% · Q4 11.8% · 4Q avg 7.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.9% |
6.5%
1.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.8% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 7.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.8% |
19.9%
9.1 pts better
|
19.6%
8.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 9.2% · Q3 15.5% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 10.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 6.7% |
18.7%
12 pts better
|
16.7%
10 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 8.7% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 6.7% · 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 | 41.9% |
19.6%
22.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
25.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 29.0% · Q4 54.3% · 4Q avg 41.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 27.8% |
18.3%
9.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
12.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.5% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 24.5% · Q4 43.1% · 4Q avg 27.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.2% |
1.7%
1.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.9% |
26.4%
5.5 pts better
|
19.8%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.7% · Q2 20.9% · Q3 16.9% · Q4 24.3% · 4Q avg 20.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.7% |
5.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 10.5% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 6.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 64.7% |
68.9%
4.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
17 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 44.7% · Q2 55.6% · Q3 69.3% · Q4 85.4% · 4Q avg 64.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.5% |
9.8%
0.7 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.5% · Observed 9.7% · Expected 10.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.7% |
1.5%
0.8 pts better
|
1.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 63.7% |
68.7%
5 pts worse
|
79.7%
16 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 63.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.1% |
23.1%
3 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 26.1% · Observed 23.4% · Expected 21.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2025-02-03 · Fire 2025-02-03
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2024-02-23 · Fire 2024-02-23
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-05
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-05
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 2025-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-05
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-05
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-05
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-05
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-12-30
C · Minimal harm
2025-12-05
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-02-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-02-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
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 2024-02-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-02-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-02-27
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-05
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-05
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 2025-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-05
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 2025-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-05
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 2025-12-30
G · Actual harm
2025-04-29
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 2025-04-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F773 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-03
F776 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-18
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-02-03
K · Immediate jeopardy
2024-11-18
F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2024-11-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-18
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-12-18
G · Actual harm
2024-06-04
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 2024-06-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
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 2024-03-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
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 2024-03-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
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 2024-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
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 2024-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
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 2024-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
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 2024-03-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-15
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-09-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-04
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 2023-04-25
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$15,239
2024-11-18
Fine
Fine · fine $15,239
Fine
$8,018
2024-06-04
Fine
Fine · fine $8,018
Fine
Ownership
Saber Pa Holdings, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (Dated December 29, 2020)
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Bnv Dynasty LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (Dated Sept 30, 2020
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Grego, Nicole
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nicoluzakis, Gregory
Corporate Officer · Individual
Saber Governance LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Saber Healthcare Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Sakalas, Lori
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Shg Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Volpe, Benjamin
Corporate Director · Individual
Volpe, Benjamin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Weisberg, William
Corporate Director · Individual
Weisberg, William
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wiw Dynasty LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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