Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Nursing Home · Nanticoke, PA

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number395298

Contact & location

147 Old Newport Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
Luzerne County
Phone
(570) 735-7300
ZIP code
18634 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
110
Residents per day
101.7 (92% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Nanticoke Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC
Chain
Century Healthcare (9 facilities, avg 1.7★)
Medicare certified since
July 5, 1972
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.45 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.56 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.77 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.13 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.19 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
58.9 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
72.2 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 24, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
17.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
75 health · 5 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-24 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-24 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-24 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-24 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-24 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-24 Provide 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-24 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-24 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-24 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-24 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-24 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-24 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-04-24 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
F0940 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-03-26 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-03
2026-01-16 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2026-01-23
2026-01-16 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-23
2026-01-16 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-23
2025-12-22 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Past Non-Compliance
2025-06-13 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-06-13 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-13
2025-06-13 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
F0807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-06-13 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-06-13 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-06-13 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-06-13 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-06-13 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-13
2025-06-13 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-08-13
2025-06-13 Provide 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-06-13 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-06-13 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-04-02 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-15
2025-02-05 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-25
2025-01-18 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-02-25
2025-01-18 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-25
2025-01-09 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-25
2024-12-30 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-25
2024-12-30 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-25
2024-12-30 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-25
2024-08-30 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-08-30 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-08-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-08-30 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-08-30 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-08-30 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-08-30 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-08-30 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-08-30 Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
F0710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-08-30 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-08-30 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-08-30 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

4 penalties in the last three years, including $291,613 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-01-16Fine$30,257
2024-12-30Fine$59,401
2024-07-21Fine$102,684
2024-02-01Fine$99,271

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Century Pennsylvania Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Century I TBD Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Kulanu Oc Trust (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Berdugo, Shai (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shibak, Brittany (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wolanin, Janusz (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Berdugo, Shai (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Berdugo, Shai (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ralley LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Shibak, Brittany (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wolanin, Janusz (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?

Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.

How many beds does Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center have?

It has 110 certified beds and cares for about 102 residents per day.

Has Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $291,613 in the last three years.

Who owns Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?

It is part of Century Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?

(570) 735-7300. The facility is located at 147 Old Newport Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.