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MOUNTAIN CITY NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

403 HAZLE TOWNSHIP BOULEVARD, HAZLETON, PA 18202
Score: 10 / 100

With a score of 10/100, Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ranks in the bottom tier of Pennsylvania nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 52 deficiencies at Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.38 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.32 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.02 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.05 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.08 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

52
Total Deficiencies
Jan 11, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 51 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Mar 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity D
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Mar 26, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0585 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Feb 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity E
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Feb 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 11.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $179,593

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 10 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
297
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9