Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center
Kingston, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395905) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (570) 283-5848 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center reports 3.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%.
Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center is a 65-bed skilled nursing facility in Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, with an average daily census of 58.4 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1993 and is organized as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars — this facility's own ratings run above that chain average.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: health inspections 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 47.4%. CMS records show no federal fines on this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of persistent, serious quality problems under increased inspection oversight.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
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 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 47.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 65 certified beds with an average daily census of 58.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC operated as part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which includes 126 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 9, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four dimensions: overall (4 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5702835848 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5702835848 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395905?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.