Mahoning Operating LLC
397 Hemlock Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235 · (570) 386-5522
For profit - Corporation · 142 certified beds
Mahoning Operating LLC has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 9 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 12, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.December 12, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.December 12, 2025 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.December 12, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.December 12, 2025 · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.December 12, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 12, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.December 12, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.December 12, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.December 12, 2025 · F0773 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 21, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 7, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 10, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.59 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.51 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.88 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.19 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 142 |
| Average residents per day | 113.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Weatherly · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- St Luke's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Coaldale · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Luzerne Drums · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- The Pavilion at St Luke Village Hazleton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Manor at St Luke Village Hazleton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Mahoning Operating LLC on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.