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Dunmore Health Care Center
1000 Mill Street, Dunmore, PA 18512
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Dunmore Health Care Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, certified for 92 beds and caring for about 86 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Pennsylvania median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 7, 19 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 35.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $12K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 43.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lackawanna Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 32 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 35.9 | 35.9 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.0% | 43.0% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $12,048 | $12,418 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (16 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Jul 2026, 3 Dec 2025.
Severity mix: D ×18 E ×12 B ×2 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2026 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2026 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2026 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2026 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | F0585 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 29 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 29 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2024 | Fine | $12,048 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.0%, RNs 33.3%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.1% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.7% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.8% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.1% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Dunmore Healthcare Group, Inc.. Chain: Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Pennsyslvania Property LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| Saber Governance LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Shg Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2007 |
| Ohio Pennsyslvania Property LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| Rkl LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2023 |
| Saber Governance LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Shg Boa LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/16/2025 |
| Shg Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Shg Mt, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/16/2025 |
| Tcf National Bank | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/19/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lackawanna County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit | Scranton | 51 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 11.8 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Carbondale | 115 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 12.2 | — | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Gino J Merli Veterans Center | Scranton | 196 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3.1 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Green Ridge Care Center | Scranton | 95 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 11.6 | $8K | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Saint Mary'S Villa Nursing Hom | Moscow | 112 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 16.1 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Scranton Health Care Center | Scranton | 44 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 52.3 | $13K | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Abington Manorabuse icon | Clarks Summit | 119 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 26.9 | — | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center | Scranton | 327 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 7.0 | — | 1 May 2026 |
All 16 facilities in Lackawanna County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Dunmore Health Care Center been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Dunmore Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $12K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Dunmore Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Dunmore Health Care Center?
It is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Saber Governance LLC and Shg Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Dunmore Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Jul 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Jul 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.