ElderGrade
C

55.8/100

Average

Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

185 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top, PA 18707

CMS 2/5 stars #13 of 22 in Luzerne County (570) 474-6377
Certified beds
106
Occupancy
95%
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.

  • 3 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.

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection safety

13.8/30

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

  • -12 for 3 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4.2 for 29 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

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

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

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 40% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

  • 4 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 3.18 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.46 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.97 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 40.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 29 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 20, 2026 (6 months ago).

G Feb 20, 2026 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Actual harm to a resident

G Feb 20, 2026 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

G Feb 20, 2026 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Actual harm to a resident

E Feb 20, 2026 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 2026 F0694

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 20, 2026 F0809

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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 out...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2026 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CENTURY HEALTHCARE, which operates 9 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BERDUGO, SHAI Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BERDUGO, SHAI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KLEIN, EFRAIM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BERDUGO, SHAI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GALLINOT, MELANIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MINORA, THOMAS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BERDUGO, SHAI Individual ADP OF THE SNF
GALLINOT, MELANIE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MINORA, THOMAS Individual ADP OF THE SNF
CENTURY II TBD HOLDCO LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KULANU OC TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KLEIN, EFRAIM Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center? +

Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of C (55.8 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 Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.18 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 29 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 Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare 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.