Whitestone Care Center
370 White Stone Corner Road · Stroudsburg, PA · 18360 · 5704761600
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $23,257 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 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 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G April 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G June 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 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 March 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 23, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024
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 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024 · found via complaint
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 March 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 5, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 18, 2024 | Fine | $15,239 |
| June 4, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 396130 · certified since July 14, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.