Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center
915 Delaware Street · Forest City, PA · 18421 · 5707853005
132 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Lme Family Holdings Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $21,405 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025 · found via complaint
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 March 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G March 22, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 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 April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 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 April 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
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 June 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Corrected June 6, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F April 28, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 28, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 6, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2024 | Fine | $21,405 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395554 · certified since December 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.