Embassy of Tunkhannock

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS 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.

• 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 September 15, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from December 30, 2024 from $10,839 to $11,004.

• 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.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from December 30, 2024 from $16,675 to $10,839.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 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 June 12, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.7 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.

CMS 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.

67 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (10%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

• Citation F0760. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0760 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0658. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2026.

• 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 April 25, 2026.

• Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2026.

• 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 April 25, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2025.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2026.

• 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 April 25, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0692 2 times since 2026.

• 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 April 25, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0867 3 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0801 2 times since 2025.

• 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 March 24, 2026.

• Citation F0868. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0868 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0943. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

• Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

• 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 April 25, 2026.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 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 April 25, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0004. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2026.

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CMS fine of $46,270 on January 30, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 December 4, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0324 from the fire safety inspection on March 31, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0919 from the fire safety inspection on March 31, 2025.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0321 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2024.

• Fire safety citation

  CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2024.

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Ownership

  CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

• Citation F0687. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate foot care.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0570. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

• Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

• Citation F0803. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

• Citation F0809. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  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 May 12, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0809 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  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 May 12, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0838 2 times since 2024.

• 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 May 12, 2025.

• Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

• Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

• Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

• Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

• Citation F0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

• Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

• 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 May 12, 2025.

• Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

• Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0849 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2025.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from May 21, 2024 from $139,700 to $92,498.

CMS 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.

• 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 December 21, 2024.

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CMS fine of $11,004 on December 30, 2024.

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CMS stopped payment for new admissions from September 12, 2024, for 21 days.

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• 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.

CMS stopped payment for new admissions from August 21, 2024, for 15 days.

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• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was GARDENS AT TUNKHANNOCK, THE.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and 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.

• Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.

• 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 September 5, 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 August 12, 2024.

• Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  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 August 12, 2024.

• Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.

• Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  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 August 12, 2024.

• Citation F0868. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.

• Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.

• Citation F0553. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.

• Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0565 2 times since 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 August 12, 2024.

• Citation F0809. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 August 12, 2024.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.

• Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.

• Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2024.

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CMS fine of $92,498 on May 21, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2024.

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