Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
147 Old Newport Street · Nanticoke, PA · 18634 · 5707357300
110 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Century Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $192,342 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$192,342 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $291,613 |
Inspection citations (100 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
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 May 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
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 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected May 27, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Past Non-Compliance · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 16, 2026 | Fine | $30,257 |
| December 30, 2024 | Fine | $59,401 |
| July 21, 2024 | Fine | $102,684 |
| February 1, 2024 | Fine | $99,271 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395298 · certified since July 5, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.