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St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
360 West Ruddle Street, Coaldale, PA 18218 · Schuylkill County · (570) 645-8208
48 certified beds, about 45 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1973
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395316 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 24, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 10 health citations since November 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.37 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.26 of those hours.
20.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
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 10 health citations on file.
June 24, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations · risk-based survey (a shorter visit CMS gives only to higher performing homes)
- D Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User's Manual, and resident representative and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to complete a comprehensive Significant Change in Status Assessment using the Minimum Data Set (MDS) after a significant decline in physical functioning for one of six residents reviewed (Resident 50).
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, a review of clinical records, the alternating air mattress manufacturer's instructions, facility policies, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to consistently implement individualized pressure injury prevention interventions in accordance with physician orders, wound care recommendations, manufacturer instructions, and each resident's assessed risk for pressure injury for two of six residents reviewed (Residents 7 and 16).
August 21, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, facility policies, professional guidelines, staff interviews, and wound care documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to implement appropriate interventions consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent the development of a pressure injury for one resident (Resident 47) out of 25 residents reviewed.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, select facility policy, observations, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to follow physician orders for oxygen therapy for one out of 15 residents sampled (Resident 2).
- D 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 clinical records, select facility policy and controlled drug records, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to implement procedures to promote accurate accounting and administration of controlled medications for one out of 15 residents sampled (Resident 47).
November 7, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and staff interviews it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement an individualized discharge plan for one of 12 residents reviewed (Resident 25) to reflect the resident's discharge goals. Findings Include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 25 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses to include dementia (a condition in which a person loses the ability to think, remember, learn, make decisions, and solve problems). Review of a quarterly Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS- a federally mandated standardized assessment process completed at specific intervals to plan resident care) dated August 30, 2024, indicated the resident had a BIMS (brief interview mental screener that aids in detecting cognitive impairment) score of 9 indicating moderate cognitive impairment. [...]
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, observations, staff, and resident interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that residents receive care consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent pressure sore development for one of 13 residents sampled (Resident 28).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, information submitted by the facility, select facility reports, and resident and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to implement effective safety measures to prevent a fall for one out of the 13 sampled residents (Resident 9).
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement an effective individualized person-centered plan to address a resident's dementia-related behavioral symptoms for two out of 13 residents reviewed (Resident 12 and 25).
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on review clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that a resident was free from unnecessary psychoactive drugs by failing to ensure the presence of clinical rationale for the continued use of an as needed psychotropic medication for one of 13 residents reviewed (Resident 12).
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 4 on June 24, 2026, 2 on August 21, 2025.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- 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 corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 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.
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) | 4.37 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.26 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.70 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.46 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.65 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 20.9% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 21.4% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.30 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 4.64 on weekdays and 3.70 on weekends, 20% 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 4.04 in April to June 2025 to 4.37 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 | 4.37 | 1.26 | 4.64 | 3.70 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 45 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.37 | 1.30 | 4.62 | 3.73 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 45 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.28 | 1.22 | 4.52 | 3.66 | 0.7% | 0 of 92 | 44 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.04 | 1.04 | 4.25 | 3.52 | 2.5% | 0 of 91 | 42 |
| 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 | 32.4 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.1 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.5 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.0 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: THE CARBON-SCHUYLKILL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markson, William | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Wax, Robert | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Wolfe, Scott | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Anderson, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Anderson, Richard | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Markson, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/25/2025 |
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 6 problems in this area, most recently on June 24, 2026: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 24, 2026: "Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition"
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 21, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab Tamaqua, 2.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 48 citations
- Mahoning Operating LLC Lehighton, 7.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Manor at St. Luke Village,the Hazleton, 8.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Pavilion at St. Luke Village, the Hazleton, 8.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Weatherly, 9.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Hazleton, 10.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 53 citations
- Orwigsburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Orwigsburg, 14.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Shenandoah Senior Living Community Shenandoah, 14.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 40 citations
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 St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 24, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Nursing 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 St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers. Legal business name: THE CARBON-SCHUYLKILL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC..
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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