Nursing home · Nanticoke, PA
Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
147 Old Newport Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634 · (570) 735-7300
Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 110-bed for-profit nursing home in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1972. On average it cares for 97 residents a day (about 88% of its certified beds). It is part of Century Healthcare, a group of 9 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; the average in Pennsylvania is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Pennsylvania avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.54 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.47 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.24 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58% | 45% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 71% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 24, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 18 above the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 5 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 4 totalling $291,613 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Nanticoke Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
CMS rates Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center have?
110 certified beds, with an average of 97 residents a day.
Does Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
(570) 735-7300. Address: 147 Old Newport Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).