ElderGrade
B

73.4/100

Above average

Mahoning Operating Llc

397 Hemlock Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235

CMS 3/5 stars #1 of 2 in Carbon County (570) 386-5522
Certified beds
142
Occupancy
80%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 28.9/30 Staffing 18/30 Stability 7.5/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

28.9/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -1.1 for 20 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.51 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.59 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.51 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.33 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 20 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 12, 2025 (8 months ago).

D Apr 7, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 12, 2025 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 12, 2025 F0688

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 12, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0638

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
SAPPHIRE UNLIMITED HOLDINGS INC. Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
SAPPHIRE UNLIMITED HOLDINGS INC. Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
MICKEY, DEVON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MICKEY, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
STOFFA, TERESA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MICKEY, DEVON Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SAPPHIRE UNLIMITED HOLDINGS INC. Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MICKEY, MICHAEL Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Mahoning Operating Llc

What is the ElderGrade for Mahoning Operating Llc? +

Mahoning Operating Llc holds an ElderGrade of B (73.4 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Mahoning Operating Llc? +

Residents receive an average of 3.59 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Mahoning Operating Llc been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 20 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Mahoning Operating Llc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Mahoning Operating Llc is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.