Nursing homeActive
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
403 Hazle Township Boulevard, Hazleton, PA 182025704548888297 certified beds · 227 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
12
since 2023
Deficiencies
51
● 0● 46● 5
Penalties · 3 yrs
$171,403
1 fine · 1 action
Last survey
2026-01-12
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 2
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-27 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-07 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-03 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-10 | Complaint | 041 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-31 | Complaint | 042 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-19 | Standard | 0111 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-20 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-21 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-28 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-06 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-05-12 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-01-27Record 395582-20260112-F689
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 395582-20250327-F600
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 395582-20250327-F867
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-27Record 395582-20250207-F585
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-31Record 395582-20250207-F600
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-27Record 395582-20250207-F641
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-02Record 395582-20250207-F689
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-27Record 395582-20250207-F842
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-27Record 395582-20250207-F883
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-27Record 395582-20250103-F692
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-07-29Record 395582-20240710-F600
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-29Record 395582-20240710-F607
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-29Record 395582-20240710-F689
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-29Record 395582-20240710-F726
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-29Record 395582-20240710-F867
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planningFalls
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-07-29Record 395582-20240531-F689
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity GHarm
Food & nutrition
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240531-F805
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240531-F550
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240531-F677
F809Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240531-F809
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240531-F835
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity HHarm
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-07-29Record 395582-20240419-F600
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240419-F561
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240419-F584
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240419-F585
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240419-F695
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240419-F699
F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningStaffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240419-F741
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240419-F744
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240419-F760
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240419-F812
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240419-F835
F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240419-F838
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-19Record 395582-20240320-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-10Record 395582-20240320-F584
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-19Record 395582-20231121-F550
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-19Record 395582-20231121-F656
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-17Record 395582-20230928-F600
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-17Record 395582-20230928-F622
F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-17Record 395582-20230928-F626
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-17Record 395582-20230906-F584
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-17Record 395582-20230906-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-17Record 395582-20230906-F812
F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-08Record 395582-20230512-F565
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-08Record 395582-20230512-F676
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-08Record 395582-20230512-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-08Record 395582-20230512-F690
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-08Record 395582-20230512-F692
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-08Record 395582-20230512-F740
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-08Record 395582-20230512-F744
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-08Record 395582-20230512-F812
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-20 | Civil money penalty | $171,403 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-03-20 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 39 days, from 2024-06-20 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.33
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 0.79 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.35
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.89 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.03
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.53 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover36%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover46%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 8.0% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 29.3% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.6% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 36.3% | 20.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakalas, Lori Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shg Management LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shutt, Patrice Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (Dated December 29, 2020) Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Benyo, Philip Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bnv Dynasty LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cibc Bank USA Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (Dated Sept 30, 2020 Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mountain City Re Group, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rkl LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Saber Governance LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Saber Healthcare Group LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sakalas, Lori Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shg Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shg Recs, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shutt, Patrice Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Volpe, Benjamin Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Volpe, Benjamin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Volpe, Benjamin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weisberg, William Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weisberg, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weisberg, William Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weisberg, William Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wiw Dynasty LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Saber Healthcare Group — 126 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Pennsylvania.
No county cost figures on file for Luzerne.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor At St Luke Village,The Hazleton | 1.8 mi | 2026-01-08 | 1320 |
| Pavilion At St Luke Village, The Hazleton | 1.8 mi | 2025-09-12 | 0402 |
| Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Luzerne Drums | 6.2 mi | 2025-06-11 | 4343 |
| Greenwood Center For Nursing And Rehab Tamaqua | 9.5 mi | 2026-07-01 | 0471 |
| St Luke's Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Coaldale | 10.1 mi | 2026-06-24 | 0100 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |