Whitestone Care Center
Stroudsburg, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 396130) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $23,257
Phone: (570) 476-1600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whitestone Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Whitestone Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.69 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.1%.
Whitestone Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $23,257.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in this data.
About this facility
Whitestone Care Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, certified since July 14, 2011 to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 90 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 75.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Whitestone holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a quality measure rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.69 hours per resident per day, including about 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Reported nursing staff turnover is 48.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $23,257.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation associated with Whitestone Care Center in this data set.
Whitestone is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars, meaning this facility's rating is above its chain's average. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Whitestone Care Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Whitestone Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 48.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $23,257.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in this data for Whitestone Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Whitestone Care Center has 90 certified beds with an average daily census of 75.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC that is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which includes 126 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 14, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — that combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5704761600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5704761600 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/396130?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.