Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Nursing home
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1 of 5 overall from CMS
403 Hazle Township Boulevard, Hazleton, PA 18202
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.35 hours Below the state average of 3.89
- Nursing staff who left in a year 36.2% Below the state average of 44.5%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 53 5 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $171,403 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 76.4% of 297 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 297-bed nursing home in Hazleton, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.35 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.89. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $171,403 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 297
- Residents per day (average)
- 226.9
- Certified since
- 1983 (43 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Saber Healthcare Group (126 homes)CMS abuse citation icon: Yes
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
- Abuse citation icon. CMS assigns this icon when a home was cited for abuse where residents were found to be harmed, on its most recent standard inspection or on a complaint or infection-control inspection in the past 12 months, or was cited for abuse with potential harm in that period and again in the period before. Signs of abuse and how to report it
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $171,403 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.33 hours per resident per day; the Pennsylvania average is 0.79. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Pennsylvania average 3.0
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Pennsylvania average 2.8
- Staffing 2 of 5 Pennsylvania average 3.0
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Pennsylvania average 3.6
The vertical line marks the Pennsylvania average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.35 h Pennsylvania average 3.89
- Nurse aides 2.03 h Pennsylvania average 2.19
- Licensed practical nurses 0.99 h Pennsylvania average 0.91
- Registered nurses 0.33 h Pennsylvania average 0.79
- All staff, weekends 3.03 h Pennsylvania average 3.53
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Pennsylvania average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover36.2%
- Pennsylvania average44.5%
- Registered nurse turnover45.5%
- Pennsylvania average39.9%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Pennsylvania and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 29.3% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.6% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.4% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.8% | 87.5% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.7% | 17.0% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 36.3% | 20.0% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.5% | 93.5% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.4% | 25.5% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.0% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.50 | 1.62 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.70 | 1.18 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% | 70.0% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.2% | 68.7% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.0% | 22.5% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.3% | 9.5% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 53 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 4 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 28 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jan 12, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | 9 | 4 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 15 | 3 |
| May 12, 2023 | 29 | 3 |
Pennsylvania homes averaged 10.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (53)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 27, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Sep 2, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2024)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2024)
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HActual harm, pattern
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2024)
Showing the 30 most recent of 53.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2024 | Fine | $171,403 |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Payment Denial | 39 days |
Pennsylvania homes averaged 0.8 fines and $25,774 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Pennsylvania
- Size24 of 656 by certified beds
- Pennsylvania average residents per day104.6
- ChainSaber Healthcare Group
- Chain average overall rating2.9 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Hazleton3
- Homes in Luzerne County22
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 297 certified beds. It averages 226.9 residents per day, about 76.4% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
The home reports 3.35 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.33 hours from registered nurses. The Pennsylvania average is 3.89 hours and 0.79 hours from registered nurses.
Has Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $171,403 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 3 of 5 Pavilion at St Luke Village, the 120beds 87.8%in use 3.44nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Manor at St Luke Village,the 104beds 89.4%in use 3.60nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne 37beds 92.4%in use 3.75nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Luzerne County
Who to call in Pennsylvania
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Pennsylvania.
- Long-term care ombudsman Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 717-783-8975 An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Nursing Care Facilities 1-800-254-5164 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Pennsylvania staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 395582. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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