Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center
702 Third Avenue · Kingston, PA · 18704 · 5702835848
65 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 30, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
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 June 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 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 June 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected June 19, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 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 October 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 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 September 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395905 · certified since August 9, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.