Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center
1404 Golf Park Drive · Lake Ariel, PA · 18436 · 5706985647
119 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
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 September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
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 November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 11, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 11, 2024
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 November 19, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F October 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B October 11, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C December 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 27, 2023 | Payment Denial | 56 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395493 · certified since January 27, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.