Nursing Homes in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania
Mountain Top has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 106 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is at Pennsylvania's state average of 3.0 stars. 0 facilities earn a B grade or better and are recommended for family consideration.
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Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
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Total Beds
106
across 1 facility
High Risk Facilities
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0 under CMS review
0 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
32 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
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exceed staffing threshold
0% of facility
Zero Fines
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Top Rated in Mountain Top
Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
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About Nursing Home Care in Mountain Top
The Verdict: For families researching nursing home options in MOUNTAIN TOP, PA, the market is limited but doesn’t raise major red flags. The standout is Mountain Top Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, but it's important to note that overall options are scarce. While the facility has a clean record with zero fines, there are no non-profit alternatives in the area, and staffing levels are not optimal. This means families may need to look beyond MOUNTAIN TOP for better care options.
Who to Consider: While options are few, it’s worth visiting Mountain Top Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for its strong track record of zero fines in three years. This facility is the only choice in town, and while it has some staffing concerns, it remains the best option locally. Families seeking better alternatives may want to explore nearby cities like Wilkes-Barre, which offer more facilities and potentially better care.
Who to Avoid: There are no facilities with major red flags in MOUNTAIN TOP, so you don’t have to worry about skipping any specific places. However, keep in mind that the lack of staffing at the existing facility is a concern. When visiting any nursing home, always ask to speak with current residents and their families to get firsthand accounts of their experiences. This can provide invaluable insight into the quality of care and overall environment.
Mountain Top at a Glance
Good News
- • 1 facility with clean records—no fines in 3 years
Be Aware
- • Some facilities have less nurse time than recommended
What's Changing
- → 1 facility stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Mountain Top is stable
Questions Mountain Top Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Mountain Top avg is 0.54 hrs (32 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
1 of 1 Mountain Top facility has zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—0 local facilities have serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania
Mountain Top, Pennsylvania's Luzerne County seat, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 106 beds. Families have solid options to choose from.
Mountain Top vs. Pennsylvania: Near State Average
Mountain Top nursing homes perform near the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 3.00 stars is close to Pennsylvania's statewide average of 3.00 stars.
0 of 1 facilities earn a B grade or better. Families should still research carefully, as quality varies by facility.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Mountain Top, 0 facilities score a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: A Significant Concern in Mountain Top
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Mountain Top facilities average 0.54 RN hours per resident day, which falls below the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Mountain Top resident receives approximately 32 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
0 Mountain Top facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: An All For-Profit Market
Mountain Top has no non-profit nursing homes—all 1 facility with reported ownership data are for-profit operations. 1 of 1 facility is chain-owned, meaning these facilities are part of larger corporate systems rather than independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average. The absence of non-profit options in Mountain Top may be worth noting. Families seeking non-profit care should consider facilities in surrounding areas.
Ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Several for-profit facilities in Mountain Top perform well. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports rather than ownership type alone.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Families may also want to consider nearby Pennsylvania cities for additional options. The following Pennsylvania cities offer multiple nursing home options:
- Philadelphia — 47 facilities
- Pittsburgh — 26 facilities
- Erie — 14 facilities
- Lancaster — 10 facilities
- York — 10 facilities
- Scranton — 9 facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania?
Mountain Top has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with a total of 106 beds. The city average CMS rating is 3.0 stars, which is above Pennsylvania's state average of 3.0 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Mountain Top?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Mountain Top include:
- • Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center — Grade C+, 68/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Mountain Top nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 0 facilities in Mountain Top as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Mountain Top Nursing Homes
Mountain Top offers typical nursing home options for the state. Focus your search on the 0 facilities graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing.