Quick answers
- Where is Mahoning Operating LLC?
- 397 Hemlock Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235, in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the phone number of Mahoning Operating LLC?
- (570) 386-5522, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Mahoning Operating LLC?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Mahoning Operating LLC been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Mahoning Operating LLC.
- What did inspectors find at Mahoning Operating LLC?
- In its last three inspection cycles (March 22, 2024 to July 21, 2026), Medicare lists 21 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (March 22, 2024 to July 21, 2026), Mahoning Operating LLC had 21 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day; the Pennsylvania average is 3.90 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: December 12, 2025 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 12, 2025 (standard health inspection); April 7, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 21, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0578 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0688 Level E
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0638 Level D
“Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0773 Level D
“Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.”
Previous cycle: February 21, 2025 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 21, 2025 (standard health inspection); April 10, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0868 Level D
“Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly”
F0623 Level B
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
Earlier cycle: March 22, 2024 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 22, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0697 Level E
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0744 Level D
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.”
F0623 Level B
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (8)
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.63 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.80 | 0.90 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.30 | 2.22 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.73 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.48 | 3.52 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.42 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Mahoning Valley Convalescent Home, Inc..
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapphire Unlimited Holdings Inc. | Direct owner | 100% | January 1, 2009 |
| Mickey, Devon | Indirect owner | 90% | November 1, 2013 |
| Mickey, Michael | Indirect owner | 10% | November 1, 2013 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 142 |
| Average residents per day | 112.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Mahoning Valley Convalescent Home, Inc. |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1981-01-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 397 Hemlock Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235 |
| County | Carbon County |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (570) 386‑5522 |
| CMS Certification Number | 395480 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- St Luke's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center7.8 mi · Coaldale, PA · 5 of 5 stars
- Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center8.2 mi · Weatherly, PA · 2 of 5 stars
- Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab11 mi · Tamaqua, PA · 1 of 5 stars
- The Manor at St Luke Village13 mi · Hazleton, PA · 2 of 5 stars
- The Pavilion at St Luke Village13 mi · Hazleton, PA · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus4.0 mi · Lehighton, PA · Acute Care Hospital
- St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital7.9 mi · Coaldale, PA · Acute Care Hospital
- Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton13 mi · Hazleton, PA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13