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147 Old Newport Street Nanticoke, PA 18634 · Luzerne County
All 2 nursing homes in Nanticoke, PA (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 395298 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.54 hours per resident per day at Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, below the Pennsylvania median of 3.64 (US median: 3.72). About 0.47 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.24 hours, 8% below its all-week average. 57.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Pennsylvania median 44.6%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Pennsylvania's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on April 24, 2026 and found 13 deficiencies, plus 5 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 96 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: 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.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 96 citations at Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center across 17 inspection dates, 60 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on January 16, 2026 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (27) and pharmacy service (17). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level J, January 16, 2026). 9 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 24, 2026 · 13 citations
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide 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.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
DProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
March 26, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
January 16, 2026 · 3 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
December 22, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
June 13, 2025 · 12 citations · includes complaint inspection
EAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide 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.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
April 2, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
February 5, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
January 18, 2025 · 2 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
January 9, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
December 30, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DNotify 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.
DProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
August 30, 2024 · 25 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
GProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
EKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
EProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
EObtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
EEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
EGive their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
DEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
BPost nurse staffing information every day.
July 21, 2024 · 8 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DProvide appropriate foot care.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
April 23, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
March 21, 2024 · 9 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
FEnsure 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.
ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
DThe resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
February 29, 2024 · 7 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
FProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DThe resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
DEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
February 1, 2024 · 6 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
DProvide appropriate foot care.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
October 5, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Questions to ask on a tour of Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on January 16, 2026 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on April 24, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Nursing staff turnover was 57.7% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
4 penalties in the last three years, including $291,613 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Fine | $30,257 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Fine | $59,401 |
| Jul 21, 2024 | Fine | $102,684 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Fine | $99,271 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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9.1 mi
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Wilkes-BarreEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 3h 29m for patients treated and sent home
- 9.3 mi
- 10.3 mi
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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