CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3959052026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center

702 Third Avenue · Kingston, PA 18704 · Luzerne County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds65CMS provider file
Recent citation rows49current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-03-2782026-03-275
Cycle 22025-05-30122025-05-304
Cycle 32024-07-31172024-07-313
02 / CITATION DETAIL

49 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 12 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-03-27 · HEALTHF0552Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21
2026-03-27 · HEALTHF0620Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21
2026-03-27 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21
2026-03-27 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21
2026-03-27 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21
2026-03-27 · HEALTHF0800Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21
2026-03-27 · HEALTHF0825Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-21
2026-03-27 · FIREK0345Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-20
2026-03-27 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-20
2026-03-27 · FIREK0355Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-20
2026-03-27 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-20
2026-03-27 · FIREK0741Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-20
2025-12-01 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-02 · complaint
2025-05-30 · HEALTHF0552Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-19
2025-05-30 · HEALTHF0688Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-19
2025-05-30 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-19
2025-05-30 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-19
2025-05-30 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-19
2025-05-30 · HEALTHF0925Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-19
2025-05-30 · FIREK0345Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2025-05-30 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2025-05-30 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2025-05-30 · FIREK0712Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2024-09-20 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-08 · complaint
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • VOLPE, BENJAMINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • WEISBERG, WILLIAMIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • NICOLUZAKIS, GREGORYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • VOLPE, BENJAMINIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • WEISBERG, WILLIAMIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019
  • SABER GOVERNANCE LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2019
  • SHG MANAGEMENT LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2019
  • LUTCHKO, JENNAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/22/2024
  • SAKALAS, LORIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/06/2024
  • CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2014
  • KINGSTON SNF RE GROUP LLLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2024
  • RKL LLPOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/26/2023
  • SABER GOVERNANCE LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2019
  • SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2014
  • SHG MANAGEMENT LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2019
  • LUTCHKO, JENNAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/22/2024
  • MANGINO, LORENIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/24/2024
  • NICOLUZAKIS, GREGORYIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2019

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.57per resident day
RN hours0.85per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.17per resident day
Staff turnover47.4%CMS reported field
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