Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit
91 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848 · (570) 268-2239
Non profit - Corporation · 68 certified beds
Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 8 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $33,027 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 13, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.January 13, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 13, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.January 13, 2026 · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 13, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 13, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 13, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.January 13, 2026 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 13, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 13, 2026 · F0689 · 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.January 6, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $33,027January 6, 2025
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 | 3.77 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.64 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.23 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.90 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 23% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 68 |
| Average residents per day | 65.1 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Athens · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Sayre Health Care Center Sayre · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Bradford Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Troy · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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