The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
MOUNTAIN CITY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
HAZLETON, PA · Medicare-certified · 297 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
1 out of 5 stars overall. Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures; reported nurse staffing is 3.40 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, with no fines in the last 24 months but a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4044 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4044.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.30
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.00
- Nurse aides
- 2.10
- Weekend nursing
- 3.14
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 52%
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
10%8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%3.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.6%3.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5%8.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.3%28.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
22.4%17.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
32.1%37.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.5%1.7%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.2%18.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%9.4%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
—99.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.5%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.7%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: H
The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $171,403 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 39 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 20, 2024
- $171,403
Federal fine
Mar 20, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · 126 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 218.3 residents on an average day (74% of 297 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 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.