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Embassy of Tunkhannock

30 Virginia Drive, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 · Wyoming County · (570) 836-5166

124 certified beds, about 66 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1979

Special Focus Facility candidate Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
CMS note: The accuracy of the staffing data for this measure could not be validated by CMS.
Quality measures
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395433 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on January 30, 2026, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).

Of 57 health citations since January 2024, 5 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 3 fines totaling $149,772 in the last three years; the largest was $92,498, and the latest is dated January 30, 2026.

54.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).

CMS links it to Embassy Healthcare, an affiliated group of 33 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 57 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
1K
0L
Actual harm
4G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
25D
15E
12F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 20, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide nursing services consistent with professional standards of practice by failing to ensure that a licensed nurse assessed, monitored, and documented a resident's condition following an unwitnessed incident for one of three residents reviewed (Resident 1).
  2. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 12, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of clinical records, review of a facility policy, information submitted by the facility to the state agency, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision and ensure planned safety interventions were effectively implemented to prevent a resident exiting the facility without staff awareness.for one of three residents reviewed (Resident 1).
April 9, 2026Complaint inspection · 5 citations
  1. K
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, select facility policies, documentation provided by the facility, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were free of significant medication errors and failed to implement effective procedures to accurately identify residents prior to medication administration. This failure resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy situation when a nurse administered a narcotic medication (morphine sulfate) prescribed for Resident 50 to Resident 51, causing profound bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate) requiring emergency transfer to the hospital and administration of naloxone (a medication that reverses the effects of opioid overdose) on two occasions. [...]
  2. G
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, facility provided investigative documentation, select facility policies, applicable state professional nursing standards, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to provide nursing services in accordance with professional standards of practice, resulting in actual harm. The facility failed to ensure a licensed nurse correctly identified a resident prior to medication administration for one of 11 residents reviewed (Resident 51). The failure resulted in the resident receiving another resident's prescribed opioid medication, causing adverse clinical effects requiring emergency medical treatment.
  3. E
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    F835 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, facility policies and procedures, job descriptions, facility investigative documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to administer the facility in a manner that enabled it to use its resources effectively and efficiently to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. The Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing failed to ensure implementation, oversight, and enforcement of effective systems to support accurate resident identification prior to medication administration and resulted in Immediate Jeopardy when an opioid medication was administered to the wrong resident (Resident 51), requiring emergency medical intervention.
  4. D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    F628 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure necessary resident-specific clinical information was communicated to the receiving health care provider at the time of an emergent transfer to the hospital for one of 19 residents reviewed (Resident 51).
  5. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, resident and staff interviews, and facility provided documentation, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that residents who were dependent on staff for assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) consistently received necessary care and services to maintain personal hygiene and dignity for one resident out of 11 sampled residents (Residents 51).
March 24, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, the facility's abuse, neglect, and exploitation policy, information provided by the facility, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to report alleged violations of resident-to-resident abuse for two of 12 residents reviewed (Residents 1 and 2).
  2. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, select facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to timely identify changes in nutritional parameters, implement appropriate nutritional interventions, and notify the attending physician and the resident's responsible party of a significant weight loss for one of 12 sampled residents (Resident 3).
  3. D
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    F867 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the statement of deficiencies from the survey ending January 30, 2026, it was determined the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to develop and implement corrective action plans to prevent continued quality deficiencies related to the facility's food and nutrition services department and implement effective plans to correct and prevent further quality deficiencies related to timely identification of changes in nutritional parameters, implementation of appropriate nutritional interventions, and notification of the attending physician and the resident's responsible party of a significant weight.
January 30, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
  1. F
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
    F801 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 24, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and a review of employee credentials, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the registered dietitian (RD) provided the required on-site oversight of the food and nutrition services department.
  2. E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 24, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the facility's abuse prohibition policy, employee personnel files and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to implement procedures to fully screen four employees out of five to ensure they were eligible for employment in a long term care nursing care facility. (Employees 1, 2, 3, and 4).
  3. E
    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    F868 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 24, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the Medical Director or designee participated in the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee meetings on a quarterly basis for two of four quarters (Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 of 2025).
  4. E
    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
    F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 24, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews and review of facility training and orientation records, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that all employees received required annual education on the facility's abuse prohibition policy and procedures.
  5. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 24, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy and clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that a resident's comprehensive care plan was reviewed and revised as needed to accurately reflect their current needs and services required for one of 23 residents sampled (Resident 45).
  6. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 24, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, facility policy review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that nursing services met professional standards of quality according to the Pennsylvania Code Title 49, Professional and Vocational Standards, by failing to ensure Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) were properly trained and validated as competent prior to administering intravenous (IV) medications through a central venous catheter for one of twenty-three residents reviewed (Resident 52).
  7. D
    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.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 24, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that residents with limited mobility received the necessary services, equipment, and assistance to maintain or improve mobility for one of 18 residents reviewed (Resident 1). Findings Include: Review of the clinical record revealed that Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which include cerebral ischemia (a condition in which reduced blood flow to the brain limits oxygen and nutrients needed for brain function) and flaccid hemiplegia to the right dominant side (a condition where there is complete paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of the body). These conditions affected Resident 1's ability to move and use the right hand and arm. [...]
  8. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, select facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to timely identify changes in nutritional parameters, implement appropriate nutritional interventions, and notify the attending physician and the resident's responsible party of a significant weight loss for one of 18 sampled residents (Resident 5).
  9. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 24, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, select facility policy, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement procedures to maintain records of controlled drugs and ensure accurate drug administration for two out of the 23 residents sampled (Resident's 4 and 58).
  10. D
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    F867 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the statement of deficiencies from the survey ending January 30, 2026, it was determined the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to develop and implement corrective action plans to prevent continued quality deficiencies related to the facility's food and nutrition services department and implement effective plans to correct and prevent further quality deficiencies related to timely identification of changes in nutritional parameters, implementation of appropriate nutritional interventions, and notification of the attending physician and the resident's responsible party of a significant weight.
December 3, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 4, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of resident clinical records, facility policies, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one of ten sampled residents (Resident 1) was free of a significant medication error resulting in the administration of incorrect doses on multiple occasions.
April 16, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, select facility policy review, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that one resident out of five sampled was free of chemical restraints used to most readily control the resident's behavior and not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms (Resident 1).
  2. D
    Provide appropriate foot care.
    F687 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, select facility policy review, review of clinical records, and staff and resident interview, it was determined the facility failed to consistently provide timely and necessary foot care for one of eight residents sampled (Resident 1).
March 21, 2025Standard inspection · 16 citations
  1. F
    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
    F570 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the facility's surety bond, resident fund accounts, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the amount of the surety bond was sufficient to cover the total amount of resident funds held by the facility.
  2. F
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
    F801 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, a review of personnel files, employee credentials, and facility documentation it was determined the facility failed to provide sufficient staff with the necessary skill set and competencies to ensure appropriate nutritional oversight for residents. The facility also failed to ensure that the full-time Director of Food and Nutrition Services, who was not a qualified dietitian or other clinically qualified nutrition professional, received frequent consultations from a qualified dietitian or other clinically qualified nutrition professional.
  3. F
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    F803 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, a review of the facility's 4-week menu cycle, and Food Committee meeting minutes, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the menu was periodically reviewed and updated to reflect reasonable consideration of resident food preferences, thereby failing to enhance meal variety for six out of 20 sampled residents (Residents 26, 42, 30, 59, 65, and 15).
  4. F
    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
    F809 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of select facility policy, resident staff interviews and direct observations, it was determined that the facility failed to routinely offer snacks to six of six residents interviewed (Residents 15, 26, 30, 42, 59, and 65).
  5. F
    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
    F838 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility documentation, it was determined the facility failed to comprehensively review and update its facility-wide assessment to ensure it accurately reflected the specific needs of its resident population and the personnel resources necessary to meet those needs for 24 of 71 residents. Findings Include: A review of the facility-wide assessment provided to the survey team on February 19, 2025, indicated that the facility had last reviewed its assessment on January 14, 2025. The document was intended to evaluate the specific and unique needs of the resident population, along with the available and accessible resources to meet those needs on a daily basis and during emergent situations. At the time of the survey ending March 21, 2025, the facility census was 71 residents, including 24 residents with a documented diagnosis of dementia. [...]
  6. E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide meal service in an environment that maintains each resident's dignity for two residents of 20 sampled residents (Residents 52 and 6).
  7. E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that a residents' comprehensive care plans were reviewed and revised as needed to accurately reflect their current needs and services required by three of 20 residents sampled (Residents 25, 49, and 64).
  8. E
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    F679 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the facility's activities programming, clinical records, staff and resident interviews, and observations, it was determined the facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the needs, interests, preferences, and functional abilities of its residents, including those diagnosed with dementia for six of six residents sampled (Residents 26, 42, 30, 59, 15, and 65).
  9. E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, select facility policy and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to provide nursing services consistent with professional standards of quality to ensure that licensed nurses properly evaluated and provided nursing care according to physician orders for 4 residents out of 20 residents sampled (Resident 12, 24, 42, 64).
  10. E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, staff interviews, and facility policy reviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the provision of pharmacy services necessary to assure the timely receipt and administration of physician-prescribed medications for two of twenty residents sampled (Residents 28 and 127). The facility also failed to maintain oversight of its medication dispensing system, including ensuring emergency medication availability and routine pharmacy audits.
  11. E
    Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
    F920 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and review of facility practices, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate dining space to accommodate the number of dependent residents requiring staff assistance during meals in one of two occupied resident units (Blue Unit).
  12. D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the facility's abuse policy, investigative reports, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were free from misappropriation of property, specifically resident medications, for one of 20 sampled residents (Resident 28).
  13. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and resident and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that residents dependent on staff for assistance with activities of daily living consistently received showers as planned to maintain good personal hygiene for two of 20 residents sampled (Residents 30 and 65).
  14. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure documented evidence of clinical necessity for administration of an antibiotic drug for one resident (Resident CR1) out of 20 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
  15. D
    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
    F849 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure coordination of care and services between the facility and the Hospice agency for one resident (66) out of 20 sampled.
  16. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 12, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, select facility policy, observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to implement enhanced barrier infection control procedures for one resident out of the 20 residents sampled (Resident 12).
December 30, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, select resident investigative reports, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to consistently provide sufficient staff assistance and implement appropriate interventions based on individual resident needs to promote resident safety and prevent falls with serious injuries for one resident out of 7 sampled residents. (Resident 1).
May 21, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 15 citations
  1. G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, a review of clinical records and select incident reports, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to consistently provide individualized resident care, consistent with professional standards of practice, to prevent the development of an avoidable mucosal membrane pressure injury, with pain for one resident out of two sampled residents (Resident 23).
  2. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, select incident reports and facility policy, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to provide necessary supervision of a resident with known unsafe behaviors to prevent a fall resulting in serious injuries, a fracture left humeral head and fracture of the left nasal bone, for one out of 20 sampled residents (Resident 12).
  3. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain acceptable practices for the storage and service of food to prevent the potential for contamination and microbial growth in food, which increased the risk of food-borne illness in the food and nutrition services department and two of three resident pantries.
  4. F
    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
    F838 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct a facility wide assessment that reflected the personnel and specific resources presently available and to identify those that are necessary to care for its current resident population.
  5. F
    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    F865 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain documentation and demonstrate evidence of its ongoing QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement - a framework utilized to guide an organization's performance improvement efforts) program.
  6. F
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    F867 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on information provided by the facility, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to implement a quality assurance program to identify problems that are opportunities for improvement.
  7. F
    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    F868 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a Quality Assurance Process Improvement (QAPI) Committee.
  8. F
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    F908 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that essential equipment was in safe operating condition in the facility's kitchen.
  9. E
    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
    F553 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to afford a resident and their designated representative the right to participate in the development of the resident's plan of care for five residents out of five interviewed during a resident group interview (Residents 19, 30, 37, 61, and 73).
  10. E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    F565 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of select facility policy, the minutes from resident council meetings, grievance logs, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to demonstrate timely action to resolve resident grievances raised at resident group meetings and keep the residents apprised of the status of the facility's decisions and efforts toward grievance resolution, including concerns expressed by five of the five residents interviewed during a resident council group interview (Residents 19, 30, 37, 61, and 73).
  11. E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services to maintain a clean and safe resident environment on two of two occupied resident care units.
  12. E
    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
    F809 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the minutes from Resident Council Meetings, scheduled facility mealtimes, and select facility policy, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to consistently provide snacks as desired by residents including 3 out of the 20 residents sampled (19, 30, and 37) and experiences reported by residents during a group interview (Residents 61 and 73).
  13. D
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of select facility policy and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that medication was stored at the appropriate temperature according to manufacturer's directions in one of three medication storage rooms reviewed. (Blue Wing)
  14. D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, a review of facility's planned meal tickets, and resident and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to accommodate residents' food preferences, and provide foods planned for oral gratification for one resident of 20 residents reviewed (Resident 32).
  15. D
    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
    F849 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the coordination of hospice services with facility services to meet the resident's needs on a daily basis for one out of 20 residents sampled (Resident 5).
January 22, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    F565 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 4, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of select facility policy and grievances lodged with the facility and and interviews with the facility, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to put forth sufficient efforts to promptly resolve continued resident complaints and grievances expressed during Resident Council meetings.
  2. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 4, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident's interested representative of the need to alter treatment as the result of the reoccurrence of a pressure sore for one resident out of 8 sampled (Resident CR1).

Fire safety inspections

1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on January 30, 2026.

Every fire safety citation1 citation
  1. C
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · January 30, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
January 30, 2026Fine $46,270
December 30, 2024Fine $11,004
May 29, 2024Payment Denial 21 days from September 12, 2024
May 21, 2024Fine $92,498
May 21, 2024Payment Denial 15 days from August 21, 2024

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homePennsylvaniaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)not reported3.893.86
Registered nursesnot reported0.790.69
All nursing staff on weekendsnot reported3.533.42
Nurse aidesnot reported
Licensed practical nursesnot reported
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)54.4%44.5%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover36.4%39.9%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS note on this home's staffing data: The accuracy of the staffing data for this measure could not be validated by CMS.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.20 on weekdays and 2.85 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.19 in April to June 2025 to 3.10 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.100.533.202.85 3.6%0 of 9066
Oct to Dec 20253.320.653.393.15 12.5%0 of 9263
Jul to Sep 20253.730.773.883.37 17.9%0 of 9261
Apr to Jun 20253.190.573.302.93 26.9%1 of 9170
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 20263.690.653.823.3411.3%0.1% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.

Official wage estimates for Pennsylvania

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Pennsylvania, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$21.44$18.88 to $22.5267,740
LPNs and LVNs$30.74$29.02 to $35.0138,260
Registered nurses$46.36$38.75 to $50.35146,520
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

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Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homePennsylvaniaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
24.216.813.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.70.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.01.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.63.13.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.81.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
17.517.014.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.04.84.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
24.617.715.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
27.322.523.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
3.39.512.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
2.11.61.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.71.21.8

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Embassy of Tunkhannock's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (41.5% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

41.5% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · Pennsylvania: 100 better, 108 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 71 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

10.6% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · Pennsylvania: 3 better, 9 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 87 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

6.7% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 7.1% · Pennsylvania: 7 better, 5 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 45 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

28.6% this home

Median of homes: Pennsylvania54.4% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 28 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Pennsylvania0.0% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 46 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

4.3% this home

Median of homes: Pennsylvania2.0% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 46 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Median of homes: Pennsylvania100.0% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 7 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: EMBASSY OF TUNKHANNOCK, LLC. CMS links this home to Embassy Healthcare, a group of 33 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Aaron Handler Revocable Trust5% or greater indirect ownership interestOrganization50%06/01/2024
Andrews, HeatherManaging control - governing bodyIndividual09/03/2021
Finn, NicholasManaging control - governing bodyIndividual09/03/2021
Linam, KimManaging control - governing bodyIndividual09/27/2023
Rasmussen-Jones, HollyManaging control - governing bodyIndividual09/03/2021
Handler, AaronOperational/managerial controlIndividual06/01/2024
Rager, KameronOperational/managerial controlIndividual06/01/2024
Repchick, GeorgeOperational/managerial controlIndividual06/01/2024
Valenti, SamuelOperational/managerial controlIndividual06/01/2024
Beverly Enterprises - Pennsylvania, Inc.Adp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2024
Beverly Enterprises LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2024
Beverly Health and Rehabilitiation Services, IncAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2024
Embassy Healthcare Holdings IncAdp of the SNFOrganization02/19/2025
Embassy Healthcare Management IncAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2024
Geary Property Holdings LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2024
Rager, KameronAdp of the SNFIndividual02/19/2025
Valenti, SamuelAdp of the SNFIndividual06/01/2024

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on May 20, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
  2. Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2026: "Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently."
  3. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on April 9, 2026: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
  4. Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on January 30, 2026: "Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician."

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Common questions

What is Embassy of Tunkhannock's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Embassy of Tunkhannock 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Embassy of Tunkhannock get at its last inspection?
10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 30, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
Has Embassy of Tunkhannock been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $149,772 in the last three years.
Does Embassy of Tunkhannock accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Embassy of Tunkhannock?
CMS lists 17 owners and managers, and links the home to Embassy Healthcare. Legal business name: EMBASSY OF TUNKHANNOCK, LLC.

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