See every facility — official ratings, family reviews, no referral fees.
Nursing HomeMedicaid Investigative

Aventura at Creekside

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

45 North Scott Street, Carbondale, PA 1840781 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 50 Google reviews

5
4
3
2
1
Aventura at Creekside Nursing Home in Carbondale, PA — Street View
Street View

Watch Aventura at Creekside

Get an email when new inspections, ratings, or penalties are published for this facility.

We’ll only email you about this — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

10/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (16 vs median 8.0)
  • High staff turnover (61%)
  • High RN turnover (54%)

Bottom 25% in PA · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in AVENTURA HEALTH GROUP chain · $134,376 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility has received high marks for its therapy team and management responsiveness, the recurring reports of hygiene issues and call-bell delays are significant red flags. We strongly recommend that you visit during a weekend or evening shift to observe staffing levels firsthand and ask management specifically how they ensure daily hygiene and prompt response to patient needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

50 reviews on Google
Aventura at Creekside receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the facility's recent management changes and the attentiveness of the therapy staff. However, several families have reported serious concerns regarding basic hygiene, neglect, and staff responsiveness, particularly during off-hours. Prospective families should weigh the positive reports of professional rehab services against the critical accounts of inconsistent patient care.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
FoodN/AStaff6.0Clean5.0Activities8.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Professional and attentive physical therapy team
  • Responsive and communicative management
  • Clean and well-maintained facility environment
  • Compassionate nursing and aide staff

Concerns

  • Poor hygiene and neglect of patient cleanliness (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Slow or non-responsive call bell/nursing assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Understaffing leading to overworked employees (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'17(1)'19(9)'21(1)'23(2)'25(4)'26(5)

Distribution · 39 analyzed

5
30
4
1
3
0
2
1
1
7

How They Respond to Reviews

33%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent focus on medication management, could you walk me through your specific process for ensuring medications are administered accurately and on time?
  • 2I noticed the facility has had some recent state-level citations; what specific steps has the leadership team taken over the last few months to address these and improve the quality of care?
  • 3With your current staffing levels, what is your protocol for ensuring that residents receive timely assistance when they use their call bells?
  • 4How does your team ensure consistent daily hygiene and grooming for residents, and how do you monitor this to ensure every resident's needs are met?
  • 5I see that your physical therapy team is highly regarded; how do you integrate their work with the daily nursing care to ensure my loved one stays active and comfortable?
  • 6In the event of a sudden medical change or emergency, what is the exact chain of communication to ensure our family is notified immediately?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

I had a concern and quickly received calls from Karen K, Cole and April, who immediately took action and great care of our mom. Each are true professionals who were reachable by phone if needed, and who listened and exhibited sincerity and caring.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★

My uncle is here we went to see 2 days in a row there was blood on his pillow case the 1st day I told staff the very next day still there. He just called me saying he was looked in his room he tried to get a nurse but couldn't reach call bell

Memory care family member · 2022☆☆☆☆

The team at Aventura at Creekside really cares. From the nurses and therapy staff to the aides, dietary, activities, and housekeeping, everyone works together to help patients heal and get back home.

Medical professional/Family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 50 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.69hrs
92%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.70hrs
90%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
61%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility43.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
43.8%
US
15.5%
PA
17.7%
Lackawanna
14.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.5%
Better than Avg
Here
4.5%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Lackawanna
17.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
15.1%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Lackawanna
3.9%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.8%
Better than Avg
Here
6.8%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Lackawanna
15.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.9%
Better than Avg
Here
93.9%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Lackawanna
87.4%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.0%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Lackawanna
21.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.7%
Better than Avg
Here
96.7%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Lackawanna
70.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.3%
Better than Avg
Here
93.3%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Lackawanna
72.4%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.6%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Lackawanna
1.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

15deficiencies
2penalties
Above state avg (10.1)
33 complaint-triggered
$134,376 in fines

Families have filed complaints that triggered 33 deficiencies, including serious concerns about abuse/neglect reporting and resident protection. The facility shows persistent problems with food safety and preparation, accident prevention, and medication management across multiple surveys. While most issues have correction dates, one accident hazard violation and one resident rights issue remain uncorrected, suggesting ongoing safety and care quality concerns.

Apr 3, 2026Routine
14
0578Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0565Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Aug 28, 2025Complaint
2
0812Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0925Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Jul 31, 2025Complaint
4
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0582Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Jul 31, 2025Routine
6
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0835Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

May 15, 2025Complaint
2
0926Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Have policies on smoking.

0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Apr 3, 2025Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jul 31, 2025

$136,785

Payment Denial

Mar 13, 2024

61-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Aventura at Creekside

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Aventura Health Group

Chain Size

11 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.8/5 · Rank 8 of 11 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Cpp Senior Holdings LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Kaszirer, Moishe

Owner (parent company)

25%

Key personnel

Kaszirer, MoisheManagerOrehek, AllenManagerOrehek, AllenAdp of the SnfPanick, StevenAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.

References & Resources

EveryPlace is a research directory. Facility information is compiled from public sources — Medicare.gov, state licensing portals, Google Places, and publicly available street-level imagery. Listings do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or advertisement, and we do not accept payment for placement. Families should verify all details directly with the facility and the original sources linked above before making any care decisions. See our Research Policy for our editorial standards, correction process, and image-removal policy.

Safer Alternatives Nearby

Based on current clinical data, we identified 6 nearby facilities within 10 miles that may offer a stronger care environment. We encourage families to compare options carefully.

Call