ElderGrade
C

59.6/100

Average

Mid-Valley Health Care Center

81 Sturges Road, Peckville, PA 18452

CMS 3/5 stars #10 of 16 in Lackawanna County (570) 383-7320
Certified beds
38
Occupancy
92%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $77,272 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection 21.6/30 Staffing 12/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 2/10

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

21.6/30

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

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

12/30

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

  • 3.05 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.89 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 22% of nursing staff left in the last year

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

2/10

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

  • $77,272 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

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 3.60 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.89 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.20 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 22.20%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 18 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 28, 2025 (11 months ago).

E Aug 28, 2025 F0838

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 28, 2025 F0940

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 28, 2025 F0627

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 28, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 28, 2025 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Oct 18, 2024 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

E Oct 18, 2024 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

E Oct 18, 2024 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP, which operates 127 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
VOLPE, BENJAMIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WEISBERG, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NICOLUZAKIS, GREGORY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
VOLPE, BENJAMIN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WEISBERG, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SHG MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JONES, LISA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SAKALAS, LORI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WEISBERG, WILLIAM Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
BENJAMIN N. VOLPE FAMILY DYNASTY TRUST (DATED DECEMBER 29, 2020) Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BNV DYNASTY LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CIBC BANK USA Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Mid-Valley Health Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Mid-Valley Health Care Center? +

Mid-Valley Health Care Center holds an ElderGrade of C (59.6 out of 100), which we describe as "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 Mid-Valley Health Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.60 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Mid-Valley Health Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 18 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Mid-Valley Health Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Mid-Valley Health Care Center 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.