Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
WHITESTONE CARE CENTER
STROUDSBURG, PA · 90 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey September 3, 2026
CMS Certification Number 396130 · first certified July 2011
Ownership
Operated by SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within PA
10 citations — more than 48% 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 0 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens July 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was September 2026. Facilities in PA are typically surveyed 11–12 months after the last one (median 11), measured over 1,101 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 about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
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 | 10 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 3, 2025 | 3 |
| December 5, 2025 | 7 |
| September 3, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-12-05 |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | 1 | 2025-02-03 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-12-05 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2025-12-05 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2025-12-05 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2025-12-05 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2025-12-05 |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | 1 | 2025-02-03 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 5, 2025 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 30, 2025) |
February 3, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 11, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 11, 2025) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 11, 2025) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.