Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Hazleton, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395582) · 297 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $171,403 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (570) 454-8888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 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 2 out of 5.
Mountain City reports 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 36.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $171,403.00 and 1 payment denial for Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse that families should review on Care Compare.
About this facility
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 1983. The facility has 297 certified beds with an average daily census of 226.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mountain City holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Reported nurse staffing levels are 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.2%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $171,403.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision.
Mountain City is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 out of 5.
Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mountain City has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours, with a 36.2% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $171,403.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program designation noted in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 297 certified beds with an average daily census of 226.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here the ratings are 1, 1, 2, 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 lines; contact the facility at 5704548888 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 5704548888 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395582?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.