Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Luzerne
Drums, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395484) · 37 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $86,122
Phone: (570) 788-4175 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Luzerne has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its Health Inspection Rating is 1 out of 5, and its Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5.
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Luzerne reports total nurse staffing of 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.1%. CMS gives the facility a Staffing Rating of 3 out of 5.
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Luzerne has 2 federal fines on record totaling $86,122.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS has not flagged this facility with an abuse icon, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Luzerne is a 37-bed skilled nursing facility in Drums, Pennsylvania, operating in Luzerne County since its initial CMS approval in April 1980. The facility currently serves an average of 34.2 residents daily and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, under for-profit corporate ownership. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its Health Inspection Rating is 1 out of 5, its Quality Measure Rating is 1 out of 5, and its Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.75 per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.1%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $86,122.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
This facility is part of the Kadima Healthcare Group chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.8 out of 5.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as reported.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a 36.1% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $86,122.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is recorded for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 37 beds and has an average daily population of 34.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Kadima Healthcare Group chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average rating of 1.8 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5707884175 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5707884175 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395484?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.