Nursing home report
SMETHPORT, PA · Medicare-certified · 34 beds
Lakeview Healthcare and Rehab in Smethport, PA has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with strong staffing at 5 out of 5 stars and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.57 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). Health inspection and quality measures are both 3 out of 5 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5722 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5722.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to ensure it was properly licensed and following all required laws, rules, and professional standards. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 836 — 42 CFR §483.70(a) — S/S: L
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: F
The home failed to let the resident help develop and carry out their own care plan. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 553 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: D
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $6,631 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Nov 22, 2023
Federal fine
Nov 22, 2023
Now operated by Lakeview Healthcare and Rehab, previously Lakeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
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.
