Dunmore Health Care Center
1000 Mill Street · Dunmore, PA · 18512 · 5703427624
92 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,048 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
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.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
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.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
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.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Implement 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.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B December 12, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B December 12, 2024
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.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 19, 2024 | Fine | $12,048 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395567 · certified since June 2, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.