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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab

149 Lafayette Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252

Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab, a 150-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Tamaqua, PA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #567 of 652 rated homes in PA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#567 of 652
In-state rank among rated PA homes
3.23
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab, a 150-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Tamaqua, PA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #567 of 652 rated homes in PA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#567 of 652
In-state rank among rated PA homes
3.23
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 656 PA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
395875
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
150
Residents
112
In Hospital
No
County
Schuylkill
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.23 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.54 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.70
CNA Hours
1.99
Total Nursing Hours
3.23 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.06
Nursing Turnover
64.9%
RN Turnover
41.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab ranks #567 of 652 rated nursing homes in PA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab operates 150 certified beds in Tamaqua, PA with approximately 112 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 2★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.23 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.54 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 64.9% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 1, 2026 Tag: 0835

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Jul 1, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0677

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 19, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 25, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 16, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 25, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 16, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2025 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 28, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 17, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 24, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 17, 2025 Tag: 0559

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 24, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0810

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0755

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0700

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2025 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 20, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 2, 2025 Tag: 0553

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 21, 2024 Tag: 0865

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0770

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0744

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0690

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0657

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0755

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0697

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 17, 2024 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 24, 2024 Tag: 0551

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 9, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2023 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 25, 2023 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 26, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 14.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 15.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.7% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 9.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 10.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 13.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 95.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 85.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 75.4% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The PA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View PA registry
  • Peer homes near 150 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in PA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab?
Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab rank among nursing homes in PA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab ranks 567th among 652 rated nursing homes in PA (#567 of 652). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab?
Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab reports 3.23 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.54 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 64.9%.
How many beds does Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab have?
Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab has 150 certified beds with approximately 112 residents. The facility is located at 149 Lafayette Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Does Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab received any fines or penalties?
No, Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab?
Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab was on Jan 14, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab?
Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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