AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE

Lackawanna · PA · For profit - Corporation · AVENTURA HEALTH GROUP chain · 81 certified beds · CCN 395984 · AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE LLC


AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE operates 81 certified beds in CARBONDALE, Pennsylvania. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1996-04-26. It averages 76.3 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE?

CMS lists 73 health-inspection deficiencies for AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is L; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-03.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-03F0578Honor 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.E
2026-04-03F0565, F0584, F0604, F0607, F0641, F0656, F0658, F0684, F0697, F0756, F0757Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / 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. / Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D
2025-08-28F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.L
2025-08-28F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2025-07-31F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J
2025-07-31F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-07-31F0609, F0610, F0695, F0761, F0835Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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. / Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.E
2025-07-31F0692, F0755Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2025-07-31F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.B
2025-05-15F0926Have policies on smoking.E
2025-05-15F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D
2025-04-03F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-04-03F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D
2024-10-04F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2024-10-04F0688, F0690, F0756, F0803, F0804, F0806, F0842, F0880, F0908, F0925Provide 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. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2024-10-04F0550, F0584, F0656, F0660, F0684, F0689, F0695, F0697, F0755, F0758, F0761, F0867Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / 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. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / 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. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.D
2024-10-04F0622, F0623, F0625Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. / Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Notify 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.B
2024-07-22F0578, F0685Honor 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. / Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D
2024-05-16F0812, F0838Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / 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.F
2024-05-16F0550, F0557, F0584, F0867Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / 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. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.E
2024-05-16F0684, F0692, F0842Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-03-13F0801, F0803Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.F
2024-03-13F0810, F0867Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.D
2024-01-24F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2024-01-24F0584, F0689, F0917Honor 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. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.D

Why was AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE fined?

DateTypeAmount
2025-07-31Fine$136,785

Has AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-06-1361

How is AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE staffed relative to the PA average?

MeasureThis facilityPA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.601363.88823
Total nursing staff turnover (%)56.044.5
Average number of residents per day76.3104.6

Who owns AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE, and what chain is it in?

AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE LLC and belongs to the AVENTURA HEALTH GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTCPP SENIOR HOLDINGS LLCsince 12/01/2018
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTKASZIRER, MOISHEsince 12/01/2018
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLKASZIRER, MOISHE, OREHEK, ALLENsince 12/01/2018
ADP OF THE SNFOREHEK, ALLEN, PANICK, STEVENsince 01/21/2025

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