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WHITESTONE CARE CENTER

370 WHITE STONE CORNER ROAD, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360
Score: 38 / 100

With a score of 38/100, Whitestone Care 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.

Staffing at Whitestone Care Center is near the national average, with 3.52 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Whitestone Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.52 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.69 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.01 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.21 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.56 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Dec 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 24 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Dec 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Dec 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Dec 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Apr 28, 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 6.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 6.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 3.2% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 27.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.9% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 20.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $23,257

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 38 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
90
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5