Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

NANTICOKE, PA • CMS Certification: 395298

  • Date Updated: June 01, 2026
  • Overall Rating: 1 Stars
  • Address: 147 OLD NEWPORT STREET, NANTICOKE PA 18634
  • Phone: 5707357300

About Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Lakewood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in NANTICOKE, PA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Key Performance Indicators

  • CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
  • Nursing Hours 3.29 hrs
  • Safety Record Clean

Chain Affiliations & Network

This facility is part of the CENTURY HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 9 facilities.

Chain Performance Overview

Inspection
1.8
Staffing
1.8
Quality
3.9

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Below Average Staffing

Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.50 hrs/day
State: 0.78 US: 0.68
Case Mix Adj: 0.70
Quality Adj: 0.49

Licensed Practical Nurses

1.22 hrs/day
State: 1.68 US: 1.54
Case Mix Adj: 0.88
Quality Adj: 0.70

Certified Assistants

2.06 hrs/day
State: 2.20 US: 2.33
Case Mix Adj: 2.39
Quality Adj: 2.00

CMS Quality Ratings

Category Rating Stars
Overall Rating 1
Health Inspection 1
Quality Measures 4
Staffing 2

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle Score Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent) 68 Apr 24, 2026
Weighted Average 246 Combined Score
Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) 36.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) 10.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) 1.3%
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) 2.0%

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) 6.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) 7.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) 1.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) 0.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) 18.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) 1.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) 89.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) 60.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) 1.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) 8.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) 17.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) 80.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) 40.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) 4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) 26.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) 22.9%

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

  • 2023: 5 complaints
  • 2024: 44 complaints
  • 2025: 10 complaints
  • 2026: 5 complaints
  • Total: 64 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date Description
Apr 03, 2026 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jan 23, 2026 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Jan 23, 2026 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jan 23, 2026 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Aug 13, 2025 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Jul 29, 2025 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Apr 15, 2025 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Feb 25, 2025 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Feb 25, 2025 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Feb 25, 2025 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 25, 2025 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Feb 25, 2025 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.
Feb 25, 2025 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Feb 25, 2025 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Nov 12, 2024 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Oct 01, 2024 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Oct 01, 2024 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Oct 01, 2024 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Oct 01, 2024 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 01, 2024 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Oct 01, 2024 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Oct 01, 2024 Post nurse staffing information every day.
Oct 01, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Oct 01, 2024 Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Oct 01, 2024 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Oct 01, 2024 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Oct 01, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 30, 2024 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Aug 30, 2024 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Aug 30, 2024 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Aug 30, 2024 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Aug 30, 2024 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Aug 30, 2024 Provide appropriate foot care.
Aug 30, 2024 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Jun 06, 2024 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.
Jun 06, 2024 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Jun 06, 2024 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jun 06, 2024 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Jun 06, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jun 06, 2024 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Jun 06, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jun 06, 2024 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Apr 23, 2024 The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Apr 23, 2024 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Apr 23, 2024 The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Apr 23, 2024 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Apr 23, 2024 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Apr 23, 2024 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Apr 23, 2024 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Mar 21, 2024 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Mar 21, 2024 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Mar 21, 2024 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 21, 2024 Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Mar 21, 2024 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Mar 21, 2024 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Mar 21, 2024 Provide appropriate foot care.
Mar 21, 2024 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Mar 21, 2024 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Nov 07, 2023 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 17, 2023 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 17, 2023 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Aug 17, 2023 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Aug 17, 2023 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Jul 01, 2026 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

NANTICOKE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE LLC

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

Associated Doctors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a 1-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates care quality that may need improvement. The nursing staff spends 3.29 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:
  • Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
  • Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
  • Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
  • Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
The facility has 110 certified beds.

Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:
  • Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
  • Room type (private vs. semi-private)
  • Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
  • Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center directly at 5707357300. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting Lakewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

  • Overall cleanliness and odors
  • Resident room conditions
  • Common area maintenance
  • Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

  • Staff-to-resident ratios
  • How staff interact with residents
  • Response time to resident needs
  • Staff knowledge and professionalism

Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.

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