Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne
Nursing Home · Drums, PA
CMS certification number395484
Contact & location
463 North Hunter HwyDrums, PA 18222
Luzerne County
- Phone
- (570) 788-4175
- ZIP code
- 18222 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 37
- Residents per day
- 34.2 (92% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Luzerne Rehabilitation & Nursing, LLC
- Chain
- Kadima Healthcare Group (14 facilities, avg 1.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 1, 1980
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.75 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.72 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.03 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.00 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.49 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 36.1 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 60.0 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 16, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 57 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-07-11 |
| 2025-06-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-07-11 |
| 2025-06-11 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-11 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-11 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. F0626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-01-16 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-16 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-16 | 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 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-16 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-16 | 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 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-16 | 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 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-16 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-11-15 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-16 |
| 2024-07-23 | Honor 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-06-18 | Honor 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-18 |
| 2024-06-18 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-18 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Honor 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | 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 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | 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 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | 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 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Ensure 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | 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 |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-02-29 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-29 |
| 2023-10-26 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-28 |
| 2023-10-26 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-28 |
| 2023-10-26 | 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 2023-12-28 |
| 2023-09-07 | 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 2023-10-26 |
| 2023-04-20 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-22 |
| 2023-04-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-22 |
| 2023-04-20 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-22 |
| 2023-04-20 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-22 |
| 2023-04-20 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-22 |
| 2023-04-20 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-22 |
| 2023-04-20 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-22 |
| 2023-04-20 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-22 |
| 2023-04-20 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-22 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $86,122 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-17 | Fine | $22,639 |
| 2024-02-29 | Fine | $63,483 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Cibc Bank USA (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Armson, Dylan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harkins, Andrea (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kadima Healthcare Group INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lowden, Thomas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Luzerne Property Management, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martin Friedman Cpa PC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morris, Daniel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pearlstein, Robert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pinnacle Healthcare Solutions INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strauss, Jonathan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stryczynski, Tracy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Armson, Dylan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cibc Bank USA (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harkins, Andrea (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kadima Healthcare Group INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lowden, Thomas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morris, Daniel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pinnacle Healthcare Solutions INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strauss, Jonathan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stryczynski, Tracy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne?
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne 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 Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne have?
It has 37 certified beds and cares for about 34 residents per day.
Has Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $86,122 in the last three years.
Who owns Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne?
It is part of Kadima Healthcare Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne?
(570) 788-4175. The facility is located at 463 North Hunter Hwy, Drums, PA 18222.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.