ElderGrade
B

80.6/100

Above average

Saint Mary's Villa Nursing Hom

516 St. Mary's Villa Road, Moscow, PA 18444

CMS 4/5 stars #5 of 16 in Lackawanna County (570) 842-7621
Certified beds
112
Occupancy
84%
Ownership
Non-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 safety

29.6/30

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

  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20/30

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

  • 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.77 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% 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.

  • 38% 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

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 4.08 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.77 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.51 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 37.60%
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: September 12, 2025 (11 months ago).

E Sep 12, 2025 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

D Sep 12, 2025 F0553

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 12, 2025 F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 12, 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 Sep 12, 2025 F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 12, 2025 F0697

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 15, 2024 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 15, 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 COVENANT HEALTH, which operates 11 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
COVENANT HEALTH Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
COVENANT HEALTH Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
MORGAN CHOPICK, TRACEY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NEWCOMB, NANCY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCANLON, CATHERINE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NEWCOMB, NANCY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VALENTI, SAMUEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
COVENANT HEALTH Organization ADP OF THE SNF
NEWCOMB, NANCY Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SCANLON, CATHERINE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
VALENTI, SAMUEL Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Saint Mary's Villa Nursing Hom

What is the ElderGrade for Saint Mary's Villa Nursing Hom? +

Saint Mary's Villa Nursing Hom holds an ElderGrade of B (80.6 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 Saint Mary's Villa Nursing Hom? +

Residents receive an average of 4.08 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Saint Mary's Villa Nursing Hom been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 18 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Saint Mary's Villa Nursing Hom accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Saint Mary's Villa Nursing Hom 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.