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Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

403 Hazle Township Boulevard
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 454-8888

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CCN
395582
Certified beds
297
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Saber Healthcare Group

Nurse staffing

3.52
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.31 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 36% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected January 12, 2026

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
G
F0689 Actual harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2026

Inspected March 27, 2025

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 31, 2025
D
F0867 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 31, 2025

Inspected February 7, 2025

6 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0641 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 27, 2025
D
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Past Non-Compliance · corrected September 2, 2024
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 27, 2025
D
F0883 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 27, 2025
E
F0585 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 27, 2025
E
F0600 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 31, 2025

Inspected January 3, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0692 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 27, 2025

Inspected July 10, 2024

5 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0607 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 29, 2024
E
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 29, 2024
E
F0726 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 29, 2024
E
F0867 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 29, 2024
G
F0600 Actual harm · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 29, 2024

Inspected May 31, 2024

6 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0550 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
D
F0809 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
E
F0835 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
G
F0805 Actual harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
K
F0689 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 29, 2024

Inspected April 19, 2024

12 citations · Health
D
F0561 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
D
F0699 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
D
F0760 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
D
F0835 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
E
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
E
F0585 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
E
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
E
F0741 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
E
F0744 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
E
F0838 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024
H
F0600 Actual harm · Pattern

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 29, 2024

Inspected March 20, 2024

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0550 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 19, 2024
E
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 10, 2024

Inspected November 21, 2023

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0550 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 19, 2023
E
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 19, 2023

Inspected September 28, 2023

3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Past Non-Compliance · corrected September 17, 2023
D
F0622 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 17, 2023
D
F0626 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 17, 2023

Inspected September 6, 2023

3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 17, 2023
E
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 17, 2023
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 17, 2023

Inspected June 21, 2023

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
G
F0600 Actual harm · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Past Non-Compliance · corrected June 8, 2023

Inspected May 12, 2023

8 citations · Health
D
F0676 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 8, 2023
D
F0690 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 8, 2023
D
F0740 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 8, 2023
D
F0744 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 8, 2023
E
F0565 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 8, 2023
E
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 8, 2023
E
F0692 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 8, 2023
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 8, 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
March 20, 2024Fine$171,403
March 20, 2024Payment Denial · 39 days