Mahoning Operating LLC
397 Hemlock Drive · Lehighton, PA · 18235 · 5703865522
142 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 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 January 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Administration
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No harm found · B February 21, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 22, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B March 22, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395480 · certified since January 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.