nursing home in Forksville, PA

Darway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

5865 Route 154, Forksville, PA 18616 · (570) 924-3411

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • 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

Darway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at a glance

Darway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 67-bed for-profit nursing home in Forksville, Pennsylvania (Sullivan County).

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

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (December 12, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.

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

Nursing staff turnover is 27.6% per year (state average 44.5%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
67
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Akiko Ike
Medicare-certified since
September 1, 1993
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Sullivan County
CMS Certification Number
395909

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)5 / 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

Staffing

This facility3.60 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)3.60 hrs3.89 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.81 hrs0.79 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.11 hrs2.19 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.40 hrs3.53 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)27.6%44.5%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)18.2%39.9%42.9%Better

Inspections

This facility4Pennsylvania 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)4109Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)133Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1982.480.6Better

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 beds67127107
Average residents per day5410586
Occupancy80.7%84%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility5%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)5%3.1%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)4.2%4.8%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)40%17.7%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0%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)7.1%16.8%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)9%17%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)1.5%6.2%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.5%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)21.1%20%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)14.7%25.5%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)96.2%93.5%95.5%Average
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)87.5%68.7%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)91.8%70%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 16 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 25, 2026
Complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 12, 2026
December 12, 2025
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 14, 2026
December 12, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 14, 2026
December 12, 2025
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 21, 2026
December 12, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 21, 2026
December 12, 2025
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 January 21, 2026
January 10, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 10, 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 February 12, 2025
January 10, 2025
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 10, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 10, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 10, 2025
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 10, 2025
Complaint
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0839
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 10, 2025
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
January 10, 2025
Standard
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0744
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2025
February 23, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 28, 2024
February 23, 2024
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 28, 2024
February 23, 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 April 4, 2024
February 23, 2024
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 4, 2024
February 23, 2024
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 4, 2024
February 23, 2024
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 4, 2024
February 23, 2024
Standard
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 4, 2024
February 23, 2024
Standard
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected April 4, 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
SWALES, HEDWIG
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE02/15/2022

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Frequently asked questions

What is Darway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's rating?

Darway Healthcare and Rehabilitation 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 Darway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Darway Healthcare and Rehabilitation 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 Darway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?

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

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

Darway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is at 5865 Route 154, Forksville, PA 18616. Phone: (570) 924-3411.

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.