MARYWOOD HEIGHTS

CMS abuse icon · CCN 395625 · LACKAWANNA HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES LLC · For profit - Limited Liability company · 72 certified beds · Lackawanna · PA


MARYWOOD HEIGHTS is a 72-bed nursing home in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1984-01-01. It averages 70.2 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at MARYWOOD HEIGHTS?

CMS lists 33 health-inspection deficiencies for MARYWOOD HEIGHTS, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-03-26.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-03-26F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2026-03-26F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E
2026-03-26F0565, F0605, F0656, F0684, F0755Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2025-05-08F0684, F0755, F0761Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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.E
2025-05-08F0565, F0697, F0757Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D
2024-07-25F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-07-25F0756, F0842Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2024-07-25F0641, F0658, F0684, F0690, F0740, F0757, F0758, F0761, F0791, F0880Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / 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 appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / 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. / Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-01-31F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2024-01-31F0602, F0684Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E
2024-01-31F0580, F0726, F0755, F0761Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / 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. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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

Why was MARYWOOD HEIGHTS fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-25Fine$32,646

How is MARYWOOD HEIGHTS staffed?

MeasureThis facilityPA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.034773.88823
Total nursing staff turnover (%)45.744.5
Average number of residents per day70.2104.6

Who owns MARYWOOD HEIGHTS?

MARYWOOD HEIGHTS is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name LACKAWANNA HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES LLC.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTKLINGERMAN, DANIEL, KLINGERMAN, DAVIDsince 12/01/2019
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTLACKAWANNA HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES LLCsince 12/01/2019
CORPORATE OFFICERWELKOM, KARENsince 10/01/2024
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLLIBERTY HEALTHCARE MGT LLC, SWEETZ, MELISSAsince 12/01/2019
ADP OF THE SNFLIBERTY HEALTHCARE MGT LLC, SWEETZ, MELISSAsince 04/14/2025

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