Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne
463 North Hunter Hwy · Drums, PA · 18222 · 5707884175
37 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Kadima Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $22,639 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $86,122 |
Inspection citations (57 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · L June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · L June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
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 June 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected June 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025
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.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025
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.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B January 16, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 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 April 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 29, 2024
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.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 17, 2025 | Fine | $22,639 |
| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $63,483 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395484 · certified since April 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.