MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a Trust Grade of D, indicating below-average performance with some concerns regarding care and compliance. They rank #314 out of 653 facilities in Pennsylvania, which places them in the top half, and #7 out of 22 in Luzerne County, meaning there are only six local facilities that perform better. The facility is showing improvement, as the number of issues reported decreased from eight to seven over the past year. Staffing is a strength with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 27%, significantly lower than the state average. However, the facility has incurred $52,135 in fines, which is higher than 83% of other Pennsylvania facilities, suggesting ongoing compliance issues. Specific incidents of concern include a significant medication error that affected a resident's health and the failure to implement necessary interventions to prevent pressure injuries for multiple residents. On the positive side, the facility does have average RN coverage, which helps to monitor residents more closely. Overall, while there are strengths in staffing and a trend towards improvement, families should be aware of the concerning fines and specific incidents when considering this nursing home.
- Trust Score
- D
- In Pennsylvania
- #314/653
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 27% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 21 points below Pennsylvania's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $52,135 in fines. Lower than most Pennsylvania facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 44 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Pennsylvania. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 22 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Low Staff Turnover (27%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (27%)
21 points below Pennsylvania average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Pennsylvania average (3.0)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
Above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
The Ugly 22 deficiencies on record
Jul 2025
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, a review of clinical records, documentation provided by the facility, and staff interviews, it was determ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a clean, safe, orderly and sanitary resident env...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to fully develop and revise a ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, review of select facility policy, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined the faci...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, review of clinical records, facility investigative documentation, and resident and staff interviews, it w...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, clinical record reviews, facility policies, facility investigative documentation, manufacturer instructio...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0628
(Tag F0628)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of clinical records, facility-initiated transfer notices, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility...
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Sept 2024
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, observation, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure care and ser...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records, select facility policy review, and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0694
(Tag F0694)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, review of clinical records, review of select facility policy, and staff interview it was determined the f...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of clinical records, resident council meeting minutes, select facility policy, and resident and staff intervie...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Transfer Requirements
(Tag F0622)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on a clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that necessary resident information was communicated to the receiving health care provider for on...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on a review of clinical records and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to provide residents or their representatives with written information of the facility's bed hold p...
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May 2024
2 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical record and select facility incident reports, and staff interview it was determined that the facility...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of clinical records, the facility's abuse prohibition policy, and select facility incident investigations, and...
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Aug 2023
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations and a staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records and select facility policy, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on a review of clinical records and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident's drug regimen was free of unnecessary antibiotic drugs for one out of...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of clinical records, the Resident Assessment Instrument, and staff interviews, it was determined that the faci...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on clinical record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide written notice of facility-initiated resident transfer to the hospital identifying the reas...
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Mar 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of clinical records, grievances lodged with the facility and select investigative reports and staff interviews...
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MINOR
(B)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0557
(Tag F0557)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of clinical records and grievances lodged with the facility and staff interview, it was determined that the fa...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • 27% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 21 points below Pennsylvania's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 22 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • $52,135 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Pennsylvania. Major compliance failures.
- • Grade D (48/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Meadows's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Pennsylvania, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Meadows Staffed?
CMS rates MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 27%, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Meadows?
State health inspectors documented 22 deficiencies at MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm, 16 with potential for harm, and 5 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Meadows?
MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 130 certified beds and approximately 111 residents (about 85% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in DALLAS, Pennsylvania.
How Does Meadows Compare to Other Pennsylvania Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (3 stars) matches the state average, staff turnover (27%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Meadows?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Meadows Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 3-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Meadows Stick Around?
Staff at MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 27%, the facility is 18 percentage points below the Pennsylvania average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 20%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Meadows Ever Fined?
MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER has been fined $52,135 across 1 penalty action. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $33,600. Fines in this range indicate compliance issues significant enough for CMS to impose meaningful financial consequences. Common causes include delayed correction of deficiencies, repeat violations, or care failures affecting resident safety. Families should ask facility leadership what changes have been made since these penalties.
Is Meadows on Any Federal Watch List?
MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.