Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Bangor, PA
CMS certification number395494
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
701 Slate Belt Blvd, RD 3Bangor, PA 18013
Northampton County
- Phone
- (610) 588-6161
- ZIP code
- 18013 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 119
- Residents per day
- 113.0 (95% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center LLC
- Chain
- Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities, avg 2.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 20, 1981
- 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
- 2.98 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.56 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.76 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.67 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.61 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.3 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 13, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-01-13 | 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 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-13 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-13 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2026-01-13 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-06-03 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 2025-03-19 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 2025-03-19 |
| 2024-02-02 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-02 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-02 | 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 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-02 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-23 |
| 2024-02-02 | 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 2024-02-23 |
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Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| SHG Rez LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Saber PA Holdings, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Wwbv Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Van Wirt, Paige (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Volpe, Benjamin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weisberg, William (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Volpe, Benjamin (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weisberg, William (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Saber Governance LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sakalas, Lori (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bortree, Tamara (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center?
Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center has a 2-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 Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 119 certified beds and cares for about 113 residents per day.
Has Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of Saber Healthcare Group 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 Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center?
(610) 588-6161. The facility is located at 701 Slate Belt Blvd, RD 3, Bangor, PA 18013.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.