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Pavilion at St Luke Village, The

Hazleton, Pennsylvania · CCN 395265

34 surveys since 2012. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2016.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
178
Surveys
34
Harm or worse
9
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2012–2026
’12’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse9

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file26/34

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
120
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
AVARDIS HEALTH
County
Luzerne
Medicare-certified since
1969

CMS ratings

Overall
3
Health inspection
3
Staffing
3
Quality measures
4

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 132 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Pennsylvania.

Last survey on record

Jul 17, 2026

115 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.443.42
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.56—
Annual nurse turnover47.1%47.4%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$90,662 across 3 penalties

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG36.0%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2550.0%E1938.0%F36.0%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 50 of the 178 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6844×

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

  • F5503×

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

  • F6863×

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

  • F7553×

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

  • F8803×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Pavilion at St Luke Village, The, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Jul 17, 2026

    Based on observations, a review of facility policies, clinical records, facility-provided investigative documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to provide adequate supervision and implement effective, individualized interventions to prevent repeated falls for one of 23 residents reviewed (Resident 104) resulting in actual harm including a subdural hematoma and sacral fracture, requiring hospitalization.Findings include: A review of the facility's Accidents and Supervision policy, last reviewed by the facility on February 12, 2026, indicated the facility would provide each resident with adequate supervision and appropriate assistive devices to prevent accidents. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Mar 26, 2025

    Based on a comprehensive review of clinical records, facility policies, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement care and services consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent the development of a pressure ulcer for one of 14 sampled residents (Resident CR 1), resulting in actual harm. Findings include: According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, the pressure ulcer best practice bundle incorporates three critical components in preventing pressure ulcers: Comprehensive skin assessment, Standardized pressure ulcer risk assessment, and care planning and implementation to address the areas of risk. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Jul 19, 2024

    Based on select facility policy and clinical records, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to provide necessary care to promote healing, and prevent worsening of a pressure sore, resulting in deterioration and clinical complications with the resident's pressure sore for one resident out of 24 sampled (Resident 94). Findings include: According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, the pressure ulcer best practice bundle incorporates three critical components in preventing pressure ulcers: Comprehensive skin assessment, Standardized pressure ulcer risk assessment and care planning and implementation to address areas of risk. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Oct 27, 2023

    Based on a review of clinical records and investigative reports, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident's environment was free of potential accident hazards, resulting in a fall with injury, a fractured clavicle, to one resident out of three sampled residents (Resident 18). Findings include: A review of the clinical record revealed that Resident 18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses, which included adult failure to thrive, left, and right knee contracture, abnormal posture, and dementia. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF805Aug 9, 2022

    Based on review of clinical records, the facility's diet manual and menus, and select facility investigative reports and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident identified with chewing and swallowing difficulties was consistently served food in a form to meet this resident's individual needs resulting in choking episode requiring hospitalization for [CONDITION(S)] for one resident out of five sampled (Resident 1). Findings include: A review of the clinical record of Resident 1 revealed admission to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses, which included dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and cerebral infarction (stroke). […]

Read 27 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 27 of 178 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jul 17, 2026Standard and complaint6 findings · 1 harm
  • Sep 12, 2025Standard8 findings
  • Mar 26, 2025Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 21, 2024Standard and complaint7 findings
  • Oct 16, 2024Complaint3 findings
  • Jul 19, 2024Standard and complaint19 findings · 1 harm
  • Apr 9, 2024Complaint2 findings
  • Oct 27, 2023Standard9 findings · 1 harm
Show the 26 earlier surveys
  • Sep 7, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 4, 2022Standard8 findings
  • Aug 9, 2022Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Feb 8, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 21, 2022Standard6 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 26, 2021Standard6 findings
  • Nov 10, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Sep 9, 2020Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 4, 2020Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Oct 25, 2019Standard9 findings
  • Apr 22, 2019Complaint2 findings
  • Jan 31, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 26, 2018Standard and complaint16 findings · 1 harm
  • Sep 9, 2018Complaint3 findings
  • Jul 24, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 4, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 9, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 8, 2017Standard and complaint15 findings
  • Oct 4, 2016Standard9 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 1, 2016Complaint2 findings
  • Sep 11, 2015Standard10 findings
  • Oct 31, 2014Standard11 findings
  • Sep 6, 2013—3 findings
  • Feb 4, 2013—1 finding
  • Oct 5, 2012—6 findings
  • Mar 16, 2012—5 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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