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Federal Nursing-Home Survey Record

MOUNTAIN CITY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

CCN 395582 · 403 HAZLE TOWNSHIP BOULEVARD, HAZLETON, PA, 18202 · Operated within the SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP chain

Does MOUNTAIN CITY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER have a federal violation or abuse history?

According to the public federal record on file with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), MOUNTAIN CITY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER (CCN 395582), in HAZLETON, PA, has federal inspection findings on its record. CMS currently displays its federal abuse icon for this facility — a flag CMS assigns under its own published methodology for abuse-related citations (deficiency tag F600 and related). In its current inspection cycle, CMS cited the facility for 7 deficiencies; the most serious carries scope/severity G on CMS's A–L scale, a level CMS classifies as actual harm. The most recent federal survey on file is dated 2025-02-07. Citations from earlier inspection cycles appear in the dated timeline below as historical findings, not current ones. CMS has $171,403 in civil money penalties on file against the facility. This page restates the federal record as published by CMS and draws no conclusion of its own. Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly.

The Federal Record

CMS has flagged this facility with its federal abuse icon.

Below is this facility's federal survey record as on file with federal regulators (CMS). Strict time limits can apply to claims like these — consider consulting a qualified attorney promptly.

Federal Abuse Icon

Federal abuse icon on file

CMS displays its abuse icon for facilities it has cited for resident abuse under its own published methodology (deficiency tag F600 and related). This is the government's own flag, restated here.

F600 — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Scope & Severity — current cycle

ANo Harm
BNo Harm
CNo Harm
DPotential
EPotential
FPotential
GActual Harm
HActual Harm
IActual Harm
JImm. Jeopardy
KImm. Jeopardy
LImm. Jeopardy

CMS's own A–L scope/severity grid. Plotted cells mark this facility's most recent (current-cycle) citations, as on file with federal regulators (CMS).

Civil money penalties on file

$171,403

CMS has $171,403 in civil money penalties on file against this facility. CMS also records 39 day(s) of payment denial.

Overall CMS star rating: this facility vs the CMS-published state average

This facility: 1  ·  CMS state average: 3.0

Side-by-side with the CMS-published Overall CMS star rating for this state. This is the government's own published state average — not a CareSentinel-computed figure or delta.

Deficiency timeline — full federal history

2026-01-12
CURRENT CYCLE
F689S/S G

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-03-27
HISTORICAL
F600S/S D

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2025-03-27
HISTORICAL
F867S/S D

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

2025-02-07
CURRENT CYCLE
F600S/S E

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2025-02-07
CURRENT CYCLE
F585S/S E

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.

2025-02-07
CURRENT CYCLE
F689S/S D

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-02-07
CURRENT CYCLE
F883S/S D

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

2025-02-07
CURRENT CYCLE
F842S/S D

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

2025-02-07
CURRENT CYCLE
F641S/S D

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2025-01-03
HISTORICAL
F692S/S D

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

2024-07-10
HISTORICAL
F600S/S G

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-07-10
HISTORICAL
F726S/S E

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.

2024-07-10
HISTORICAL
F867S/S E

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

2024-07-10
HISTORICAL
F607S/S E

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

2024-07-10
HISTORICAL
F689S/S E

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-05-31
HISTORICAL
F689S/S K

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2024-05-31
HISTORICAL
F805S/S G

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

2024-05-31
HISTORICAL
F835S/S E

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

2024-05-31
HISTORICAL
F677S/S D

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2024-05-31
HISTORICAL
F809S/S D

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.

2024-05-31
HISTORICAL
F550S/S D

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2024-04-19
HISTORICAL
F600S/S H

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-04-19
HISTORICAL
F812S/S F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2024-04-19
HISTORICAL
F584S/S E

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.

2024-04-19
HISTORICAL
F695S/S E

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2024-04-19
HISTORICAL
F741S/S E

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

2024-04-19
HISTORICAL
F744S/S E

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

2024-04-19
HISTORICAL
F585S/S E

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.

2024-04-19
HISTORICAL
F838S/S E

Conduct 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.

2024-04-19
HISTORICAL
F835S/S D

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

2024-04-19
HISTORICAL
F561S/S D

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

2024-04-19
HISTORICAL
F699S/S D

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

2024-04-19
HISTORICAL
F760S/S D

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2024-03-20
HISTORICAL
F550S/S E

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2024-03-20
HISTORICAL
F584S/S E

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.

2023-11-21
HISTORICAL
F550S/S E

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2023-11-21
HISTORICAL
F656S/S E

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2023-09-28
HISTORICAL
F622S/S D

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

2023-09-28
HISTORICAL
F626S/S D

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

2023-09-28
HISTORICAL
F600S/S D

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2023-09-06
HISTORICAL
F584S/S E

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.

2023-09-06
HISTORICAL
F812S/S E

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2023-09-06
HISTORICAL
F761S/S D

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.

2023-06-21
HISTORICAL
F600S/S G

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2023-05-12
HISTORICAL
F812S/S F

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2023-05-12
HISTORICAL
F689S/S E

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2023-05-12
HISTORICAL
F565S/S E

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

2023-05-12
HISTORICAL
F692S/S E

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

2023-05-12
HISTORICAL
F690S/S D

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

2023-05-12
HISTORICAL
F740S/S D

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

2023-05-12
HISTORICAL
F744S/S D

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

2023-05-12
HISTORICAL
F676S/S D

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Each citation below is a federal survey finding, dated and labeled with its CMS deficiency tag, as on file with federal regulators (CMS). Older inspection cycles are de-emphasized; only the most recent cycle is current.

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