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AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE

CARBONDALE, PA · Medicare-certified · 81 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall

Aventura at Creekside in Carbondale, PA has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspections but stronger 3-star staffing and 4-star quality measures. It has $136,431 in fines in the last 24 months, a recent federal penalty, and reported nurse staffing of 3.70 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.7039 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: April 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $136,431recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7039.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.69
Licensed practical nurses
0.91
Nurse aides
2.11
Weekend nursing
3.27

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

48.2%41.9%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

1.4%1.3%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

2.3%1.4%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

3.1%0%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

21.9%7%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

18.8%1.4%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

11.7%0%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

26.8%27.6%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

4.2%

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

24.1%15.8%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

14.3%19.2%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

100%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

95.8%94.8%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

93.3%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

97.7%98%No change

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: L

The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F

The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  4. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $136,431 was recorded.

  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $136,431 in total fines · 1 payment denial.

  • Federal fine

    Jul 31, 2025

    $136,431
  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Mar 13, 2024

    61 days

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of AVENTURA HEALTH GROUP · 12 homes · 1.9 stars avg
Occupancy
76 residents on an average day (94% of 81 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 30 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.