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Mid-Valley Health Care Center
81 Sturges Road, Peckville, PA 18452 · Lackawanna County · (570) 383-7320
38 certified beds, about 35 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395644 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 11, 2026, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
Of 19 health citations since January 2024, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $77,272 in the last three years; the largest was $62,790, and the latest is dated October 18, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.60 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.89 of those hours.
22.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Saber Healthcare Group, an affiliated group of 126 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.
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510/24
508/25
606/26
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 19 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
12D
5E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 11, 2026Standard inspection · 6 citations
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, facility policies, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment in the resident unit food pantry room.
- 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 clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement a discharge planning process to align with the resident's goals for one of twelve residents reviewed (Resident 42). Findings Include: Review of the facility's Discharge Planning Policy last reviewed February 1, 2026, revealed the facility will identify discharge needs of residents and develop a discharge plan for each resident, including regular re-evaluation of residents to identify changes that require modification of the discharge plan. The discharge plan will be updated as needed to reflect these changes. Clinical record review revealed that Resident 42 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses to include Type 1 diabetes (a chronic autoimmune condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. [...]
- 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 select facility policy review, clinical record review, resident observation, and resident and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to develop and maintain a comprehensive, person-centered care plan that accurately reflected a resident's communication needs for one of 12 residents reviewed (Resident 3).
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of select facility policy and clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement an individualized plan to restore bladder continence to the best extent possible for one of 12 residents reviewed (Resident 6).
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to attempt non-pharmacological interventions and failed to evaluate the severity of pain prior to the administration of a narcotic pain medication prescribed on an as needed basis one of 12 residents reviewed (Resident 29).
- D Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents received routine dental services and failed to obtain required dental clearances necessary to facilitate recommended dental treatment in a timely manner for two of twelve residents reviewed (Residents 14 and 32). Findings Include: Review of the facility's policy, entitled Dental Services, reviewed on February 1, 2026, documented, in part, The facility will assist residents in obtaining routine and 24-hour emergency dental care to meet the needs of each resident. Review of Resident 32's clinical record revealed the resident had been admitted [DATE], with diagnoses that included encephalopathy (a group of conditions that cause brain dysfunction, which may result in confusion, memory loss, personality changes, or, in severe cases, coma). [...]
August 28, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E 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 review of the facility's written facility assessment, staff interviews, professional standards, and facility documentation, it was determined the facility failed to conduct and document a comprehensive, evidence-based facility assessment to ensure licensed nursing staff possessed the required training and competencies necessary to provide care and services for residents requiring intravenous (IV) therapy through peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) or other central venous access devices.
- E Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, facility policies and procedures, and staff interviews it was determined the facility failed to develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program for licensed nursing staff (Employees 1 and 2) to care for a resident with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and ensure staff possessed the skills and competencies necessary for one resident out of twelve residents reviewed (Resident 44).
- 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 clinical record review and resident, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a discharge planning process to align with the resident's goals for one of twelve residents reviewed (Resident 19). Findings Include: Review of the facility's Discharge Planning Policy last reviewed November 15, 2024, revealed the facility will identify discharge needs of residents and develop a discharge plan for each resident, including regular re-evaluation of residents to identify changes that require modification of the discharge plan. The discharge plan will be updated as needed to reflect these changes. [...]
- D 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 (MDS), for two of 12 residents sampled (Resident 10 and Resident 17).
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on 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 as required by the Pennsylvania Code Title 49, Professional and Vocational Standards, by failing to implement appropriate nursing practices for the administration of an intravenous (IV) medication via central venous catheter for one of 12 residents reviewed (Resident 44).
October 18, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and staff and resident interviews it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement care and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to prevent pressure ulcer development for one resident (Resident 89) and failed to assess and monitor facility acquired pressure injuries for two residents out of 14 sampled (Residents 18, and 8).
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, select facility policy, and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to provide nursing services consistent with professional standards of quality by failing to ensure that licensed nurses accurately administered prescribed medication to one of 14 sampled residents (Resident 18).
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of pharmacy documentation, clinical records and staff interviews it was determined the facility failed to implement procedures to assure timely acquiring and administration of medications to one of 14 sampled residents (Resident 18).
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement an individualized person-centered plan to render trauma informed care to a resident with a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for one out of 14 residents reviewed (Resident 2).
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the presence of documented evidence of clinical necessity for administration of an antibiotic drug for one resident out of 14 sampled (Resident 8).
January 17, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and select reports and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to consistently monitor a resident's skin integrity during use of a therapeutic device to prevent the development of multiple unstageable pressure sores and a Stage II pressure sore, for one resident (Resident 1) and failed to provide timely and necessary care to prevent the development of bilateral heel pressure sores, deep tissue injuries, for one resident (Resident 2) at risk for pressure sores out of three residents sampled.
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of controlled drug records and select facility policy and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement pharmacy procedures for reconciling controlled drugs and records accounting for their administration for two of five residents sampled (Resident 3 and 4) .
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the facility's abuse prohibition policy, select investigative reports, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that one resident was free from misappropriation of resident property, medications, out of five residents sampled (Resident 3).
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations on file: 6 on June 11, 2026, 7 on August 28, 2025, 2 on October 18, 2024.
Every fire safety citation15 citations
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- C Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- C Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Use approved construction type or materials.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 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.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2024 | Fine | $62,790 |
| November 9, 2023 | Fine | $14,482 |
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.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.60 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.89 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.20 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.04 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.66 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 22.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 36.4% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.52 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 3.76 on weekdays and 3.20 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.74 in April to June 2025 to 3.60 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 | 3.60 | 0.89 | 3.76 | 3.20 | 1.5% | 0 of 90 | 35 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.49 | 1.03 | 3.65 | 3.08 | 0.5% | 0 of 92 | 36 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.71 | 1.10 | 3.90 | 3.24 | 0.9% | 0 of 92 | 35 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.74 | 0.96 | 3.94 | 3.26 | 1.1% | 0 of 91 | 35 |
| 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.
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 | 19.1 | 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 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.4 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.2 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.4 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.1 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MID-VALLEY SNF HEALTHCARE LLC. CMS links this home to Saber Healthcare Group, a group of 126 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volpe, Benjamin | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Shg Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Jones, Lisa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/10/2014 | |
| Sakalas, Lori | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/06/2024 | |
| Weisberg, William | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 09/16/2025 | |
| Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (dated December 29, 2020) | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Bnv Dynasty LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Cibc Bank USA | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/29/2024 | |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/04/2024 | |
| Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (dated Sept 30, 2020 | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Mid-Valley SNF Healthcare LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2024 | |
| Rkl LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2023 | |
| Saber Governance LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Saber Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Shg Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Wiw Dynasty LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Dodge, Nicholas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/18/2016 | |
| Jones, Lisa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/10/2014 | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Sakalas, Lori | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/06/2024 | |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 |
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.
- 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 June 11, 2026: "Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 11, 2026: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 11, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on October 18, 2024: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.20 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.53.
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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 Mid-Valley Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Mid-Valley Health Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Mid-Valley Health Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 11, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Mid-Valley Health Care Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $77,272 in the last three years.
- Does Mid-Valley Health Care Center 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 Mid-Valley Health Care Center?
- CMS lists 26 owners and managers, and links the home to Saber Healthcare Group. Legal business name: MID-VALLEY SNF HEALTHCARE 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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