Nursing Care Index

Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Luzerne

Drums, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · CCN 395484 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Kadima Healthcare Group (14 facilities, chain average 1.8 stars)

CMS rates Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Luzerne 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 37 certified beds, 34 residents a day on average. 57 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 at immediate jeopardy; 2 fines totalling $86,122.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality measures★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay1 / — of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.74791 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.71746 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.488 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover36.1% (registered nurses 60%)
Administrators who left2

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2025-06-11
complaint survey
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 outside of scheduled meal times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0809
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-11
2025-06-11
complaint survey
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-11
2025-06-11
complaint survey
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-11
2025-06-11
complaint survey
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-11
2025-06-11
complaint survey
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-11
2025-04-17
complaint survey
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-11
2025-04-17
complaint survey
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-11
2025-04-17
complaint survey
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0626
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-11
2025-01-16 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-14
2025-01-16 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.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0838
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-14
2025-01-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-14
2025-01-16 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-14
2025-01-16 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-14
2025-01-16 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-14
2025-01-16 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-14
2025-01-16 Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0912
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-14
2024-11-15
complaint survey
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-16
2024-07-23
complaint survey
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-08-18
2024-06-18
complaint survey
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-08-18
2024-06-18
complaint survey
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0744
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-23
2024-06-18
complaint survey
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0745
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-23
2024-02-29 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0882
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0602
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2024-02-29 Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0912
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-29
2023-10-26
complaint survey
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0882
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-28
2023-10-26
complaint survey
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-28
2023-10-26
complaint survey
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0835
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-28
2023-09-07
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-26
2023-04-20 Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0909
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0700
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0745
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0660
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0676
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0713
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22
2023-04-20 Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0912
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-05-22

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2025-04-17Fine$22,639
2024-02-29Fine$63,483

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Cibc Bank USA
Organization
5% or greater mortgage interest2025-08-06
Kadima Healthcare Group Inc.
Organization
adp of the snf2025-11-24
Luzerne Property Management, LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2018-08-29
Martin Friedman Cpa PC
Organization
adp of the snf2025-01-01
Pinnacle Healthcare Solutions Inc.
Organization
adp of the snf2025-11-24
Cibc Bank USA
Organization
operational/managerial control2025-08-06
Kadima Healthcare Group Inc.
Organization
operational/managerial control2018-08-29
Pinnacle Healthcare Solutions Inc.
Organization
operational/managerial control2024-11-01
Armson, Dylan
Individual
adp of the snf2025-06-18
Harkins, Andrea
Individual
adp of the snf2025-09-15
Lowden, Thomas
Individual
adp of the snf2025-10-01
Morris, Daniel
Individual
adp of the snf2018-08-29
Pearlstein, Robert
Individual
adp of the snf2021-01-01
Strauss, Jonathan
Individual
adp of the snf2018-08-29
Stryczynski, Tracy
Individual
adp of the snf2024-01-30
Armson, Dylan
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-06-18
Harkins, Andrea
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-09-15
Lowden, Thomas
Individual
operational/managerial control2025-10-01
Morris, Daniel
Individual
operational/managerial control2018-08-29
Strauss, Jonathan
Individual
operational/managerial control2018-08-29
Stryczynski, Tracy
Individual
operational/managerial control2024-01-30

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Luzerne County.