Nursing Homes in ZIP 18634 (Nanticoke, PA)
For ZIP 18634, Nanticoke, PA, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 1.0 / 5 among rated providers.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 18634
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 18634, Nanticoke, PA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
All nursing homes in ZIP 18634
ZIP 18634 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 2 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 18634; 2 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 1.0 out of 5 at BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 1.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 231 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.40 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 67.3% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $415,003.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER (1.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 231 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $415,003 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.40 |
| Avg RN turnover | 67.3% |
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 121 | 115.7% | 62.5% | 2 |
| LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 110 | 101.7% | 72.2% | 4 |
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Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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