Forest City Nursing And Rehab Center
Forest City, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395554) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $21,405
Phone: (570) 785-3005 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forest City Nursing And Rehab Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Forest City Nursing And Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.21 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Forest City Nursing And Rehab Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $21,405.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was reported for this facility in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Forest City Nursing And Rehab Center is a for-profit nursing home located in Forest City, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, first certified by Medicare and Medicaid on December 1, 1982. The facility is certified for 132 beds and had an average of 101.9 residents, and it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and the staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.21, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this record.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $21,405.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Lme Family Holdings chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.1 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was reported for this location in the supplied data.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $21,405.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 132 beds and had an average of 101.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Lme Family Holdings chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on December 1, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 3, 1, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 5707853005 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 5707853005 to arrange a visit and review its full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395554?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.