Overall Score
CMS Five-Star Quality Rating- Much below average
- Below average
- Average
- Above average
- Much above average
Where it ranks
- PennsylvaniaAbove only 42% of peers653 rated homes · average 3.0★
- Luzerne CountyAbove 76% of peers22 rated homes · average 2.2★
- United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★
How the rating is built
- Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs PA avg
- StaffingCan add or remove a star3★−0.3 vs PA avg
- Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+1.5 vs PA avg
CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.
Ratings & measures
Tap a row to see what it meansHealth inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 20% of peersPA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.
It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.
Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 27% of peersPA avg3.3★U.S. avg2.9★
Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.
More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.
Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above 75% of peersPA avg3.5★U.S. avg3.6★
Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.
It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.
Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.56hrsAbove only 42% of peersPA avg3.89Benchmark4.10
All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.
Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.
RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.78hrsAbove 63% of peersPA avg0.78Benchmark0.75
Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.
RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better50%Above only 37% of peersPA avg47%RN turnover50%
The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.
High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.
Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$7,443Above only 44% of peersPA avg$28,640Fines · denials1 · 0
Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.
Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.
Inspection history
Last three inspection cyclesCitations by monthJun 2023 – Dec 2025
- No actual harm (D–F)
- Actual harm (G–I)
- Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
- $Fine or payment denial
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Dec 1, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2025
May 30, 2025Cycle 1worst G · actual harm
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jun 19, 2025
- F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Jun 19, 2025
- F761Ensure 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 ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2025
- F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2025
- F688Provide 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 CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2025
Sep 20, 2024Cycle 2worst E · no actual harm
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2024
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2024
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Oct 8, 2024
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2024
- F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2024
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Jul 31, 2024Cycle 2worst E · no actual harm
- F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2024
- F656Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024
- F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024
- F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Sep 20, 2024
- F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024
- F758Implement 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 ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024
- F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024
Apr 16, 2024Cycle 2worst F · no actual harm
- F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalF · widespreadCorrected May 7, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 7, 2024
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected May 7, 2024
Nov 14, 2023Cycle 3worst E · no actual harm
- F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2024
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2024
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2024
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Feb 8, 2024
Jul 17, 2023Cycle 3worst E · no actual harm
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 3, 2023
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 3, 2023
Jun 1, 2023Cycle 3worst G · actual harm$7,443
- F688Provide 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 CareE · patternCorrected Jul 17, 2023
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 17, 2023
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jul 17, 2023
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Aug 3, 2023
Staffing
From quarterly payroll reportsHours per resident per day
- All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.56hrs
- Registered nursesRN hours only0.78hrs
- Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.76hrs
- Nurse aidesCNA hours2.02hrs
- Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.18hrs
- Pennsylvania average
- Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)
Turnover & capacity
- Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better50%Above only 37% of peersPA avg 47%
- RN turnoverRegistered nurses only50%Not ranked by CMS
- Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
- Occupancy65 certified beds · ~55 residents a day84%Above only 40% of peersPA avg 82%
Fines & penalties
Roughly the past three yearsEnforcement summary
- $7,443In fines
- 1Fine
- 0Payment denials
- $28,640PA avg in fines
Actions on record
- Jun 1, 2023Civil money penalty$7,443
Ownership
As filed with CMSStructure
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Saber Healthcare Group126 facilities in the chain3.0★ chain average
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Location type
- Urban
- Ownership change
- None in the last 12 months
People and entities on file
- Saber Pa Holdings, LLC
- Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (Dated December 29, 2020)
- Bnv Dynasty LLC
- Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (Dated Sept 30, 2020
- Saber Healthcare Holdings LLC
- Wiw Dynasty LLC
- Saber Governance LLC
- Shg Management LLC
- Jenna Lutchko
- Lori Sakalas
- Benjamin Volpe
- William Weisberg
- Gregory Nicoluzakis
- Benjamin Volpe
- William Weisberg
Person Organization
Sources & notes
Public data, updated quarterlyData sources
- CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
- CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
- CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.
Notes
- CMS Certification Number 395905 · 702 THIRD AVENUE, KINGSTON, PA, 18704.
- Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Pennsylvania and Luzerne County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
- This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.









