nursing home in Carbondale, PA

Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

10 Hart Place, Carbondale, PA 18407 · (570) 282-1020

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★5
  • CMS high performer

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at a glance

Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 115-bed for-profit nursing home in Carbondale, Pennsylvania (Lackawanna County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (March 20, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 21.7% per year (state average 44.5%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
115
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
March 6, 1969
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Lackawanna County
CMS Certification Number
395260

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.6 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.8 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.74 hrsPennsylvania average3.89 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.74 hrs3.89 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.78 hrs0.79 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.25 hrs2.19 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.46 hrs3.53 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)21.7%44.5%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)0%39.9%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility3Pennsylvania average10U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)3109Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1582.480.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Pennsylvania average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$25,774$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds115127107
Average residents per day10310586
Occupancy89.4%84%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.1%Pennsylvania average3.1%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.1%3.1%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.3%4.8%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)19.6%17.7%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.6%1.5%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.7%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)10%16.8%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)9.3%17%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)6%6.2%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.3%10.8%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.2%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)23.6%20%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)30.3%25.5%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)81.6%93.5%95.5%Worse
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.5%87.5%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Pennsylvania average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%1.4%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)96.6%68.7%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)92.1%70%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
March 20, 2026
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 21, 2026
March 20, 2026
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 21, 2026
March 20, 2026
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 21, 2026
March 20, 2026
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 21, 2026
March 20, 2026
Standard
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 21, 2026
May 1, 2025
Fire safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 30, 2025
May 1, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 30, 2025
May 1, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 30, 2025
May 1, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2025
May 1, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2025
May 1, 2025
Standard
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2025
May 1, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2025
September 24, 2024
Complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 9, 2024
September 24, 2024
Complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 9, 2024
July 12, 2024
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 19, 2024
July 12, 2024
Standard
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 24, 2024
July 12, 2024
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 24, 2024
July 12, 2024
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 24, 2024
July 12, 2024
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 24, 2024
July 12, 2024
Standard
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 24, 2024

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
BUCKMAN, RICHARD
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest93%03/26/1998
GALAT, CHARLES
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest8%12/03/2010
HALEY, MATTHEW
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/07/2025
MEYER, KATIE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/17/2025
HALEY, MATTHEW
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/07/2010
MEYER, KATIE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/14/2025

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Frequently asked questions

What is Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's rating?

Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?

Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is at 10 Hart Place, Carbondale, PA 18407. Phone: (570) 282-1020.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.