Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
403 Hazle Township Boulevard · Hazleton, PA · 18202 · 5704548888
297 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.30 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $171,403 |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 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 March 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
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 July 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · H April 19, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 19, 2024
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 July 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2024 | Fine | $171,403 |
| March 20, 2024 | Payment Denial | 39 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395582 · certified since June 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.