Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab
149 Lafayette Avenue · Tamaqua, PA · 18252 · 5706681775
150 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cedar View Holdings Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $76,674 |
Inspection citations (55 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 14, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 17, 2025 · found via complaint
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 July 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
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 May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 29, 2023 | Fine | $9,311 |
| June 29, 2023 | Fine | $67,363 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395875 · certified since February 26, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.