MOUNTAIN TOP REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER Nursing Home


MOUNTAIN TOP REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER (CCN: 395542) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in MOUNTAIN TOP, PA (18707). The facility has an overall rating of 2/5, health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. It offers 106 certified beds and maintains an average of 91.6 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.41917 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since October 1, 1982 and the last listed health inspection was on July 28, 2023, The facility is located in Luzerne county and provides senior and nursing home care.

MOUNTAIN TOP REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: MOUNTAIN TOP REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER

Address: 185 SOUTH MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707

Phone: (570) 474-6377

County: Luzerne (480)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 106

Average Residents Per Day: 91.6 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: MOUNTAIN TOP REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE LLC

First Approved Date: October 1, 1982

Affiliated Entity: CENTURY HEALTHCARE (638)

Retirement Community: Y, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: Y

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 2 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 2 ()

QM Rating: 4 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.91621, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.9463, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5565, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.5029

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.41917

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.12729, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.2915

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0000

Nurse Staff Turnover: 53.3, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 40.0, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 2, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.1560, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8191, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.4487

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.81058, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8525, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.4673

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.14756

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.87887

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-07-28 (Score: 40), Cycle 2: 2022-08-19 (Score: 32), Cycle 3: 2021-09-24 (Score: 112)

Total Weighted Health Score: 58.667

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 12

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 0, Total Fines in Dollars: 0.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 0

Location and GPS: 185 SOUTH MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD,MOUNTAIN TOP,PA,18707 (41.1507, -75.895)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-07-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-12

Citation on 2023-07-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-12

Citation on 2023-07-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-12

Citation on 2023-07-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-12

Citation on 2023-07-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-12

Citation on 2023-07-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-12

Citation on 2023-07-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-12

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-28

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-28

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-28

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-28

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-28

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-28

Citation on 2022-02-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-21

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-22

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-22

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Post nurse staffing information every day.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-22

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-22

Citation on 2021-11-18

Type: Health, Deficiency: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-22

Citation on 2021-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-24

Citation on 2021-08-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Post nurse staffing information every day.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-09-24

Citation on 2021-06-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-27

Citation on 2021-06-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-27

Citation on 2021-06-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Past Non-Compliance on 2021-06-10

Citation on 2021-06-10

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-07-27

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-18

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-18

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-18

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-18

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-18

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-22

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-18

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-18

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-18

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-18

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-18

Citation on 2021-09-24

Type: Health, Deficiency: Have policies on smoking.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-18


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-07-10

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New

Description: Use approved construction type or materials.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-08

Citation on 2023-07-10

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0225, Version: New

Description: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-08

Citation on 2023-07-10

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-08

Citation on 2022-08-09

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New

Description: Use approved construction type or materials.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-21

Citation on 2022-08-09

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0311, Version: New

Description: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-21

Citation on 2022-08-09

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0374, Version: New

Description: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-21

Citation on 2021-09-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0161, Version: New

Description: Use approved construction type or materials.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-12

Citation on 2021-09-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0223, Version: New

Description: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-12

Citation on 2021-09-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0374, Version: New

Description: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-12

Citation on 2021-09-15

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0741, Version: New

Description: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-10-12