Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 185 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top, PA 18707
- CCN
- 395542
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 106
- Chain
- Century Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 100
- CMS flags
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CMS gives Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 20 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 19 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
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.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Pennsylvania (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Luzerne County median | Pennsylvania median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
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.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Pennsylvania median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 20 Feb 2026 | 19 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 18 Apr 2025 | 4 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 6 | 8 |
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.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 19 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 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 | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 24 Sep 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | G | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 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 | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 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 | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | F | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 6 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2024 |
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.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
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.
| Staff | This home | Pennsylvania median | Pennsylvania average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.18 | 3.60 | 3.89 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.46 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.82 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.90 | 2.19 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.97 | 3.30 | 3.53 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 40.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
- 44.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 38.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
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.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.0% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.6% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.0% | 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, corporation
- Setting
- Continuing care retirement community
- Legal business name
- Mountain Top Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- Century Healthcare (9 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Luzerne County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edenbrook at Hampton | Wilkes Barre | 3 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 10 Apr 2026 | |
| Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Nanticoke | 1 of 5 | 17 | $123,390 | 31 Mar 2026 | |
| Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing | Wilkes Barre | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 16 Jan 2026 | |
| Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing | Wilkes Barre | 3 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 14 Nov 2025 | |
| Embassy of Wyoming Valley | Wilkes Barre | 2 of 5 | 25 | $20,496 | 30 Jan 2026 | |
| Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit | Wilkes-Barre | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 25 Sep 2025 | |
| Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Nanticoke | 1 of 5 | 18 | $291,613 | 24 Apr 2026 | |
| Edenbrook on Second Ave | Kingston | 1 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 8 May 2026 | |
| Riverstreet Manor | Wilkes-Barre | 2 of 5 | 17 | $8,278 | 17 Apr 2026 | |
| Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne | Drums | 1 of 5 | 8 | $86,122 | 16 Jan 2025 | |
| Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center | Kingston | 4 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 27 Mar 2026 | |
| Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Kingston | 3 of 5 | 8 | $8,278 | 24 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (CCN 395542). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/mountain-top-rehabilitation-healthcare-center-mountain-top-pa-395542/
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Questions
- When was Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 20 Feb 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 19 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 18 Apr 2025.
- Who operates Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Century Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Mountain Top 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.