Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne in Drums, PA has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star quality measures, and 3-star staffing. It is a special focus candidate/facility, had $22,639 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.84 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: June 11, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $22,639special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8429.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.73
Licensed practical nurses
0.81
Nurse aides
2.30
Weekend nursing
3.53
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 65%
Registered nurse turnover: 77%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
38.8%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
43.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
38.2%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
37.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
7.1%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.2%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
76.5%Steady
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: L
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 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 provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,639 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $86,122 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 17, 2025
$22,639
Federal fine
Feb 29, 2024
$63,483
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of KADIMA HEALTHCARE GROUP · 15 homes · 1.6 stars avg
Occupancy
32.3 residents on an average day (87% of 37 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 46 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.