ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL SKILLED CARE AND REHABILIT
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilitation in Towanda, Pennsylvania, has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns and a poor overall rating. The facility ranks #485 out of 653 in Pennsylvania, placing it in the bottom half of all nursing homes in the state, although it is the top option out of four in Bradford County. While the facility's trend is improving, with issues decreasing from seven in 2024 to three in 2025, there are still serious weaknesses; for example, they failed to provide adequate care for a resident whose condition worsened, resulting in hospitalization and death. Staffing is a relative strength, with a 4/5 star rating and a turnover rate of 30%, which is better than the state average. However, the facility has incurred $50,046 in fines, which is concerning and suggests ongoing compliance problems. Additionally, there have been issues with food safety and neglect incidents that were not thoroughly investigated, raising further red flags for potential residents and their families.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Pennsylvania
- #485/653
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 30% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 18 points below Pennsylvania's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $50,046 in fines. Lower than most Pennsylvania facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 50 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Pennsylvania. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 27 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 (30%) · 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 (30%)
18 points below Pennsylvania average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Below Pennsylvania average (3.0)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
Above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
The Ugly 27 deficiencies on record
Feb 2025
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0744
(Tag F0744)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement an individualized person-centered care plan to address dementia and cognitive l...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food and maintain food service equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety...
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Jan 2025
1 deficiency
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
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on closed clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the highest pr...
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Mar 2024
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0568
(Tag F0568)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of resident personal fund accounting, clinical record review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a resident fund quarterly statemen...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to provide the correct required notification to a resident whose payment coverage changed for two of thre...
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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
Based on clinical record review and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the highest practicable care related to physician ordered bowel management medic...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0744
(Tag F0744)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement an individualized person-centered care plan to address dementia and cognitive l...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident's medication regime was free from potentially unnecessary medications for one of f...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Antibiotic Stewardship
(Tag F0881)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to monitor antibiotic use for one of three residents reviewed for antibiotics (Resident 48).
Findings in...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of select facility policies and procedures, clinical record review, employee personnel records, and family and s...
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Apr 2023
17 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure resident's/resident's r...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide timely notification to a resident whose payment coverage changed for one of three residents r...
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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 resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, homelike environment, and maintain resident rooms free of disrepair o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, clinical record review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to de...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0744
(Tag F0744)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement person-centered plans to address dementia-related behavioral symp...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a consultant pharmacist reviewed a resident's medication regime at least monthly and failed to ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Dental Services
(Tag F0791)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff and resident representative interview, it was determined that the facility failed to assist a resident in obtaining routine dental care for one of four reside...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure complete, accurately documented, and readily accessible clinical records within acceptable prof...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0886
(Tag F0886)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on standards established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), review of the facility's COVID-19 staff testing, and staff interview, ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0888
(Tag F0888)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid directives, employee vaccination data, and staff interview, it was de...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of select facility policy and procedures, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure confidentiality of personal health information and res...
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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
Based on clinical record review, observation, and staff and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to appropriately implement interventions to maintain skin integrity for two o...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food items in a safe and sanitary manner and maintain equipment in a safe and sanitary condition in the ma...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that resident personal laundry processing prevented the potential spread of infection in the main laundry...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0568
(Tag F0568)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a reside...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to post at the beginning of each shift the nurse staffing information in a prominent place readily accessible to re...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Garbage Disposal
(Tag F0814)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly contain and dispose of garbage.
Findings include:
Observation of the facility's main dumpster on April ...
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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
- • 30% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 18 points below Pennsylvania's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 27 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • $50,046 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Pennsylvania. Major compliance failures.
- • Grade F (38/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care And Rehabilit's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL SKILLED CARE AND REHABILIT an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Pennsylvania, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care And Rehabilit Staffed?
CMS rates ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL SKILLED CARE AND REHABILIT's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 30%, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care And Rehabilit?
State health inspectors documented 27 deficiencies at ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL SKILLED CARE AND REHABILIT during 2023 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm, 23 with potential for harm, and 3 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care And Rehabilit?
ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL SKILLED CARE AND REHABILIT 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 68 certified beds and approximately 64 residents (about 94% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in TOWANDA, Pennsylvania.
How Does Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care And Rehabilit Compare to Other Pennsylvania Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL SKILLED CARE AND REHABILIT's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (30%) 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 Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care And Rehabilit?
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 Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care And Rehabilit Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL SKILLED CARE AND REHABILIT 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 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 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 Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care And Rehabilit Stick Around?
Staff at ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL SKILLED CARE AND REHABILIT tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 30%, the facility is 16 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 14%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care And Rehabilit Ever Fined?
ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL SKILLED CARE AND REHABILIT has been fined $50,046 across 1 penalty action. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $33,579. 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 Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care And Rehabilit on Any Federal Watch List?
ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL SKILLED CARE AND REHABILIT 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.