Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA — inspection on April 24, 2026.
Found 13 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0552 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-27.
Federal health inspectors cited LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0607 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-27.
Federal health inspectors cited LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-27.
Federal health inspectors cited LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-27.
Federal health inspectors cited LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-27.
Federal health inspectors cited LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0688 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-27.
Federal health inspectors cited LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-27.
Federal health inspectors cited LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-27.
Federal health inspectors cited LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0694 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-27.
Federal health inspectors cited LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0725 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-27.
Federal health inspectors cited LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-27.
Federal health inspectors cited LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-27.
Federal health inspectors cited LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in NANTICOKE, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0940 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-27.
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Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.
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