Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center
Bangor, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395494) · 119 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (610) 588-6161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center reports about 2.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.3%.
Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS. However, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Bangor, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, certified for 119 beds with an average of 113 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 20, 1981, and is part of Saber Healthcare Group, a chain of 126 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall rating of 2 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 2.98 hours per resident per day, with 0.56 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.3%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility. However, CMS displays its abuse icon for Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center, indicating a citation related to abuse; families are encouraged to review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare and reflects the most recent published data vintage available at the time of compilation. Prospective families should verify current details directly with the facility and through the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars and turnover of 43.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program status recorded in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 119 beds and has an average of 113 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit, limited liability company that is part of Saber Healthcare Group, a chain of 126 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 20, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6105886161 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6105886161 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395494?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.