Nursing homes in Nanticoke, PA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Nanticoke, part of the Luzerne area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents searching for long-term care in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, can evaluate two local nursing facilities using data from the CMS Care Compare website. Located in Luzerne County, these facilities currently hold an average overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with no locations achieving a 5-star designation. Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, operated by Century Healthcare, serves the 18634 ZIP code area as one of the city's available options.
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avg 1★ · 2 homesWhat to look for in Nanticoke
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Nanticoke reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER at 1★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Nanticoke
| LAKEWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER CENTURY HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| BIRCHWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER CENTURY HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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