Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
403 Hazle Township Boulevard, Hazleton, PA 18202
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 28, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Health citations since November 21, 202345 (Pennsylvania average 31)
- Fines in the past three years1, $171,403 in total
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Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
Health inspection on August 28, 2026
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Fire safety inspection on August 28, 2026
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2024.
Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
Citation K0355. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
Health inspection on August 19, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 5 times since 2024.
Health inspection on July 23, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2026.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2026.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on January 12, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
113 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (17%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2024.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0867 from the health inspection on February 7, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Health inspection on March 27, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.
Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0867 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on February 7, 2025
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0585. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0585 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0600. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on February 7, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0161 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0225. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
Health inspection on January 3, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 20, 2024 from $211,185 to $171,402.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on July 10, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
116 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
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Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from June 20, 2024, for 39 days.
Health inspection on May 31, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
66 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (10%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
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Citation F0689. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Citation F0805. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0835. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0835 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0550 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0809. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Health inspection on April 19, 2024
12 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity H is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
116 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
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Citation F0600. Severity H: actual harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0585. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0744. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0838. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0835. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on April 19, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2024.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2024.
Health inspection on March 20, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
CMS fine of $171,403 on March 20, 2024.
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Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on November 21, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (570) 454-8888
- Last standard health inspection
- August 28, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 297
- Residents per day, on average
- 210
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC
- Chain
- Saber Healthcare Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Pennsylvania average (45 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SHG MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2019
- SAKALAS, LORIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/06/2024
- SHUTT, PATRICEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2023
Questions
When was Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 28, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 45 health citations since November 21, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $171,403 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.