Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
NANTICOKE, PA · 110 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 24, 2026
CMS Certification Number 395298 · first certified July 1972
Ownership
Operated by CENTURY HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed May 1, 2023 (change of ownership)from GUARDIAN ELDER CARE AT NANTICOKE LLC
Position within PA
5 citations — more than 25% of the 656 certified nursing homes in PA. Compared within PA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens March 2027 — about 5 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in PA are typically surveyed 10–12 months after the last one (median 11), measured over 1,113 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in PA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the PA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 30, 2024 | 2 |
| June 13, 2025 | 2 |
| April 24, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 2 | 2026-04-24 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-06-13 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2024-08-30 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2025-06-13 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 24, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 28, 2026) |
June 13, 2025 — 2 citations
August 30, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 11, 2024) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 11, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.