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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit

91 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848

Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit, a 68-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Towanda, PA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #450 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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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#450 of 652
In-state rank among rated PA homes
3.77
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
18
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit, a 68-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Towanda, PA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #450 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.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#450 of 652
In-state rank among rated PA homes
3.77
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
18
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 Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
395333
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
68
Residents
65
In Hospital
Yes
County
Bradford
Last Inspection
Jan 13, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.77 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.64 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.23
CNA Hours
1.90
Total Nursing Hours
3.77 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.22
Nursing Turnover
23.0%
RN Turnover
38.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit ranks #450 of 652 rated nursing homes in PA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit operates 68 certified beds in Towanda, PA with approximately 65 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 4★ · quality 1★).

The inspection file contains 18 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $33K against this provider. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.77 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.64 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider embedded within a hospital campus, Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 23.0% (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 (18 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 13, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 28, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 13, 2026 Tag: 0791

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 30, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 13, 2026 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: Jan 30, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 13, 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: Nov 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 13, 2026 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 28, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 13, 2026 Tag: 0685

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 30, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 13, 2026 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 30, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 13, 2026 Tag: 0887

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 30, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 12, 2025 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: Mar 4, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 12, 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: Mar 4, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jan 6, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 8, 2024 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 17, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 8, 2024 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 17, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 8, 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: Apr 17, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 8, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 17, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 8, 2024 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 17, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 8, 2024 Tag: 0568

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 17, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 8, 2024 Tag: 0607

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 17, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 26.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 25.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 20.7% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 5.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 16.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 91.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 29.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 94.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 88.3% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $33K

Date Type Amount
Jan 6, 2025 Fine $33K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit

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 68 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 Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit?
Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (1★).
Where does Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit rank among nursing homes in PA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit ranks 450th among 652 rated nursing homes in PA (#450 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 Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit?
Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit reports 3.77 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.64 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 23.0%.
How many beds does Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit have?
Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit has 68 certified beds with approximately 65 residents. The facility is located at 91 Hospital Drive, Towanda, PA 18848.
Does Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit has 18 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit has received 1 penalties totaling $33K.
Who owns Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit?
Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid" and is located within a hospital.
When was Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit was on Jan 13, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit?
Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit 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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