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Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Lakeside
245 Old Lake Road, Dallas, PA 18612 · Luzerne County · (570) 639-1885
31 certified beds, about 28 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395730 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 23, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
Of 24 health citations since September 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.88 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.00 of those hours.
55.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Kadima Healthcare Group, an affiliated group of 14 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.
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 24 health citations on file.
July 23, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, facility policy, payor source information, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure timely access to necessary dental services for one Medicaid recipient (Resident 17) out of 13 residents reviewed.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of select facility policies, clinical records, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to implement infection prevention and control practices in accordance with facility policy to prevent the transmission of rhinovirus for two of 13 residents reviewed (Resident 14 and Resident 23) and to implement transmission-based precautions for one of 13 residents reviewed (Resident 23).).
September 4, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain acceptable practices for the storage and service of food to prevent the potential for contamination and microbial growth , which increased the risk of food-borne illness in the food and nutrition services department.
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, a review of clinical records, resident observation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to complete an accurate Minimum Data Set for three of 15 residents sampled (Resident 1, Resident 10, & Resident 11).
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, select facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident's medication regimen was free from unnecessary psychotropic medications and that non-pharmacological interventions and informed consent were implemented prior to initiation of an antipsychotic medication for one of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident 2).
- D Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, select facility policy, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement discharge planning processes that focused on residents' discharge goals for two out of 15 residents sampled (Residents 5 and 9).
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, observations, and staff and resident interviews, it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with the resident rights and that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment for one of 15 sampled residents (Resident 10).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 1 resident out of 15 residents sampled (Resident 4).
November 21, 2024Standard inspection · 9 citations
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and a review of personnel files and employee credentials, it was determined the facility failed to employ a full-time qualified director of food and nutrition services in the absence of a full-time qualified dietitian and failed to ensure frequently scheduled consultations from a qualified dietitian or other clinically qualified nutritional professional.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of professional literature, the facility's assessment, facility documentation, a review of the medical, nutritional, and rehabilitative needs of the resident census, and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to conduct and document a facility-wide assessment, using evidence-based methods, which identified and accurately reflected the specific resources necessary and available to care for its specific resident population.
- F Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of select facility policy and staff interview, it was determined the facility did not have one or more individuals serving as the Infection Preventionist (IP) responsible for the facility's infection prevention plan that worked at least part time at the facility.
- E Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of clinical records, and resident and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodation of the needs of a dependent resident for safe wheelchair equipment for one resident out of 14 residents sampled (Resident 180).
- E Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, select facility policy, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to assess, evaluate, and monitor nutritional parameters and develop and implement individualized nutritional interventions to maintain nutritional parameters for two residents (Resident 1 and Resident 22) and deter weight loss for one resident (Resident 17) out of 14 residents sampled.
- E Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to implement physician's orders and provide appropriate treatment and services to one resident out of 14 residents sampled (Resident 22).
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of select facility policy, test tray results, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to serve meals at safe and palatable temperatures.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility scheduled mealtimes, select facility policy, and resident and staff interview the facility failed to ensure the provision of a nourishing (satisfying to the resident) evening snack when greater than 14 hours elapsed from the supper meal to breakfast the next day for residents including eight residents of 17 sampled (Residents 4, 25, 12, 5, 6, 18, 1, and 8).
- E Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, the facility's admission agreement, the facility's assessment, and resident and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide specialized occupational therapy and speech therapy services according to the professional standards of practice for two out of three residents reviewed for rehabilitation services (Residents 180 and 22).
May 16, 2024Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of the facility's abuse prohibition policy and clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to report multiple instances of resident abuse perpetrated by one of nine residents sampled to the State Survey Agency (Resident M1).
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and the facility's abuse prohibition policy and staff interviews, the facility failed to investigate instances of resident abuse, protect residents from the potential for further abuse during the course of an investigation and submit the results of the completed investigations to the State Survey Agency within 5 working days of the incident for multiple instances of resident abuse perpetrated by one resident out of nine sampled (Resident M1).
- E Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of select facility policy and clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide therapeutic social services to assess the psychosocial status and needs of residents following incidents of abuse perpetrated by Resident M1.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodation of the needs of a bariatric resident for safe wheelchair equipment for one resident out of 9 residents observed (Residents M1).
- D Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and residents' financial account records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to return resident funds within 30 days of discharge/death to the appropriate party for one of five residents sampled (Residents CR1 ).
October 26, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and select resident incident/accident reports, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide supervision and assistance with ambulation and implement planned measures to deter falls and prevent serious injury, a fractured hip, for one resident (Resident 1) out of four sampled and failed to maintain an environment free of potential accident hazards on one of one nursing units.
September 8, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of nursing time schedules and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to provide the services of a registered nurse for 8 consecutive hours daily on one day out of 21 reviewed.
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 4 on July 23, 2026, 4 on September 4, 2025, 6 on November 21, 2024.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- C Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- C To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- C Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.88 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.00 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.63 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.77 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 55.0% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 55.6% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.09 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
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 3.98 on weekdays and 3.63 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.16 in April to June 2025 to 3.88 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.88 | 1.00 | 3.98 | 3.63 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 28 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.00 | 1.05 | 4.10 | 3.72 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 27 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.15 | 1.04 | 4.27 | 3.82 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 27 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.16 | 1.09 | 4.34 | 3.71 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 28 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 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
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $21.44 | $18.88 to $22.52 | 67,740 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.74 | $29.02 to $35.01 | 38,260 |
| Registered nurses | $46.36 | $38.75 to $50.35 | 146,520 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
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.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 29.5 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.1 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.8 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Lakeside's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
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: LAKESIDE REHABILITATION & NURSING, LLC. CMS links this home to Kadima Healthcare Group, a group of 14 nursing homes averaging 1.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cibc Bank USA | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 08/06/2025 | |
| Lakeside Property Managment LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 08/29/2018 | |
| Cibc Bank USA | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/06/2025 | |
| Kadima Healthcare Group Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/29/2018 | |
| Pinnacle Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/01/2024 | |
| Harkins, Andrea | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/15/2025 | |
| Lowden, Thomas | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2025 | |
| Morris, Daniel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/29/2018 | |
| Pachamovitch, Emily | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/08/2021 | |
| Ragukas, Judith | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/27/2024 | |
| Strauss, Jonathan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/29/2018 | |
| Kadima Healthcare Group Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/18/2025 | |
| Lakeside Property Managment LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/29/2018 | |
| Martin Friedman Cpa PC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Pinnacle Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/19/2025 | |
| Harkins, Andrea | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/15/2025 | |
| Lowden, Thomas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2025 | |
| Morris, Daniel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/29/2018 | |
| Pachamovitch, Emily | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/08/2021 | |
| Pearlstein, Robert | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Ragukas, Judith | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/27/2024 | |
| Strauss, Jonathan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/29/2018 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on July 23, 2026: "Provide or obtain dental services for each resident."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on September 4, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on September 4, 2025: "Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 4, 2025: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Kingston, 8.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Edenbrook on Second Ave Kingston, 9.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 44 citations
- Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center Kingston, 9.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Edenbrook at Hampton Wilkes Barre, 9.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Exeter, 10.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Riverstreet Manor Wilkes-Barre, 10.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 50 citations
- Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing Wilkes Barre, 10.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
Assisted living and personal care homes in Dallas
Licensed assisted living residences and personal care homes in the same town or within 5 miles, each with its Pennsylvania licence record.
- The Village at Greenbriar Dallas, 1.6 mi · licensed for 78 · personal care home
- The Meadows Manor Dallas, 3.1 mi · licensed for 66 · personal care home
- Star Hill Rest Home Monroe Township, 3.9 mi · licensed for 21 · personal care home
Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Pennsylvania. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Care Facility Locator, where Pennsylvania publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Lakeside's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Lakeside 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Lakeside get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 23, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Lakeside been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Lakeside 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 Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Lakeside?
- CMS lists 22 owners and managers, and links the home to Kadima Healthcare Group. Legal business name: LAKESIDE REHABILITATION & NURSING, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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