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Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
147 Old Newport Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634
CCN
395298
Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Certified beds
110
Residents per day
102
CMS flags
None in the CMS record
CMS star ratings
Overall rating1 of 5
Health inspection rating1 of 5
Staffing rating2 of 5
Quality measure rating4 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 24 Apr 2026. The latest survey cycle has 18 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists 4 fines with a total of $291,613 for this home in its penalties file.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

Since the last CMS update

The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.

Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeLuzerne County medianPennsylvania medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating12.03.03.0
Health inspection rating12.03.02.8
Staffing rating23.03.02.9
Quality measure rating44.04.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 22 homes in the county, 656 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsPennsylvania median
Cycle 1 (latest)24 Apr 2026188
Cycle 213 Jun 2025208
Cycle 3No date588

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 96 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyK0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyH0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0C0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 18 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
24 Apr 2026F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard survey27 May 2026
24 Apr 2026F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DStandard survey27 May 2026
24 Apr 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard survey27 May 2026
24 Apr 2026F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard survey27 May 2026
24 Apr 2026F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey27 May 2026
24 Apr 2026F0688Provide 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.DStandard survey27 May 2026
24 Apr 2026F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey27 May 2026
24 Apr 2026F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey27 May 2026
24 Apr 2026F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DStandard survey27 May 2026
24 Apr 2026F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DStandard survey27 May 2026
24 Apr 2026F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard survey27 May 2026
24 Apr 2026F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard survey27 May 2026
24 Apr 2026F0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.DStandard survey27 May 2026
26 Mar 2026F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation3 Apr 2026
16 Jan 2026F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JComplaint investigation (in dispute review)23 Jan 2026
16 Jan 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation23 Jan 2026
16 Jan 2026F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.DComplaint investigation23 Jan 2026
22 Dec 2025F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint investigationPast Non-Compliance

Survey cycle 2: 20 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
13 Jun 2025F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey29 Jul 2025
13 Jun 2025F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.EStandard survey29 Jul 2025
13 Jun 2025F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DComplaint investigation29 Jul 2025
13 Jun 2025F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard survey29 Jul 2025
13 Jun 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey29 Jul 2025
13 Jun 2025F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey13 Aug 2025
13 Jun 2025F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint investigation13 Aug 2025
13 Jun 2025F0688Provide 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.DStandard survey29 Jul 2025
13 Jun 2025F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey29 Jul 2025
13 Jun 2025F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard survey13 Aug 2025
13 Jun 2025F0807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.EStandard survey29 Jul 2025
13 Jun 2025F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard survey29 Jul 2025
2 Apr 2025F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation15 Apr 2025
5 Feb 2025F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation25 Feb 2025
18 Jan 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JComplaint investigation25 Feb 2025
18 Jan 2025F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.DComplaint investigation25 Feb 2025
9 Jan 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation25 Feb 2025
30 Dec 2024F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint investigation25 Feb 2025
30 Dec 2024F0625Notify 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.DComplaint investigation25 Feb 2025
30 Dec 2024F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.DComplaint investigation25 Feb 2025

Survey cycle 3: 58 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
30 Aug 2024F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard survey1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.EStandard survey1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint investigation1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.EComplaint investigation1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.EStandard survey1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard survey1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GStandard survey1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.EStandard survey1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.DStandard survey1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.DStandard survey1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint investigation1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.BComplaint investigation1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint investigation1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DComplaint investigation1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EComplaint investigation1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EComplaint investigation12 Nov 2024
30 Aug 2024F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard survey1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.EComplaint investigation1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard survey1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard survey1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FComplaint investigation1 Oct 2024
30 Aug 2024F0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.EStandard survey1 Oct 2024
21 Jul 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation30 Aug 2024
21 Jul 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint investigation30 Aug 2024
21 Jul 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EComplaint investigation30 Aug 2024
21 Jul 2024F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDComplaint investigation30 Aug 2024
21 Jul 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint investigation30 Aug 2024
21 Jul 2024F0687Provide appropriate foot care.DComplaint investigation30 Aug 2024
21 Jul 2024F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation30 Aug 2024
21 Jul 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation1 Oct 2024
23 Apr 2024F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.DComplaint investigation6 Jun 2024
23 Apr 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation6 Jun 2024
21 Mar 2024F0574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.DComplaint investigation23 Apr 2024
21 Mar 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation23 Apr 2024
21 Mar 2024F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation6 Jun 2024
21 Mar 2024F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint investigation23 Apr 2024
21 Mar 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.FComplaint investigation6 Jun 2024
21 Mar 2024F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DComplaint investigation23 Apr 2024
21 Mar 2024F0761Ensure 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.FComplaint investigation6 Jun 2024
21 Mar 2024F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint investigation23 Apr 2024
21 Mar 2024F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.EComplaint investigation6 Jun 2024
29 Feb 2024F0574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.DComplaint investigation23 Apr 2024
29 Feb 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint investigation21 Mar 2024
29 Feb 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint investigation21 Mar 2024
29 Feb 2024F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DComplaint investigation21 Mar 2024
29 Feb 2024F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.FComplaint investigation6 Jun 2024
29 Feb 2024F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DComplaint investigation23 Apr 2024
29 Feb 2024F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DComplaint investigation21 Mar 2024
1 Feb 2024F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.EComplaint investigation21 Mar 2024
1 Feb 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint investigation21 Mar 2024
1 Feb 2024F0687Provide appropriate foot care.DComplaint investigation21 Mar 2024
1 Feb 2024F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation6 Jun 2024
1 Feb 2024F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint investigation21 Mar 2024
1 Feb 2024F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint investigation21 Mar 2024
5 Oct 2023F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint investigation7 Nov 2023

The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report

Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

Penalties of Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in the CMS penalties file
DateTypeFineDays without payment
16 Jan 2026Fine$30,257
30 Dec 2024Fine$59,401
21 Jul 2024Fine$102,684
1 Feb 2024Fine$99,271

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
StaffThis homePennsylvania medianPennsylvania average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.453.603.89
Registered nurses (RN)0.560.700.79
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.770.91
Nurse aides2.132.19
All nurse staff, weekends3.193.303.53
Nurse staff turnover in a year
58.9%
Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
44.3%
RN turnover in a year
72.2%
Administrators who left in a year
0

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homePennsylvania medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay6.7%15.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.5%0.4%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.6%1.1%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay1.2%2.9%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay1.5%1.0%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay6.4%16.1%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay3.4%4.5%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay24.3%17.2%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Nanticoke Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC
Chain
Century Healthcare (9 homes in the CMS chain file)
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Century Pennsylvania Holdco LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest100%1 May 2023
Century I TBD Holdco LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest1 May 2023
Ralley LLCOperational/managerial control1 May 2023

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Other homes in Luzerne County

The 12 nearest other nursing homes in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare CenterNanticoke1 of 517$123,39031 Mar 2026
Edenbrook at HamptonWilkes Barre3 of 59$010 Apr 2026
Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare CenterMountain Top2 of 519$020 Feb 2026
Allied Services Meade Street Skilled NursingWilkes Barre4 of 52$016 Jan 2026
Allied Services Center City Skilled NursingWilkes Barre3 of 57$014 Nov 2025
Embassy of Wyoming ValleyWilkes Barre2 of 525$20,49630 Jan 2026
Edenbrook on Second AveKingston1 of 514$08 May 2026
Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare CenterKingston3 of 58$8,27824 Apr 2026
Third Avenue Health & Rehab CenterKingston4 of 58$027 Mar 2026
Riverstreet ManorWilkes-Barre2 of 517$8,27817 Apr 2026
Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation UnitWilkes-Barre5 of 52$025 Sep 2025
Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterDallas2 of 510$52,13531 Jul 2025

All 22 nursing homes in Luzerne County

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (CCN 395298). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/lakewood-rehabilitation-healthcare-center-nanticoke-pa-395298/

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Questions

When was Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 24 Apr 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 13 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 13 Jun 2025.
Who operates Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Century Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names Ralley LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 4 homes in Pennsylvania as Special Focus Facilities and 20 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.