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Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab

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

149 Lafayette Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252150 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 70 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (16 vs median 8.0)
  • High staff turnover (58%)

Bottom 25% in PA · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in GABRIEL SEBBAG & THE SAMARA FAMILY chain · $76,674 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility excels in rehabilitation therapy and community engagement, there is a recurring pattern of serious concerns regarding nursing responsiveness and medical oversight. If you choose this facility, we strongly recommend frequent, unannounced visits and active involvement in your loved one's daily care plan to ensure their needs are being met.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

70 reviews on Google
Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab presents a polarized experience, with many visitors praising the facility's community events, cleanliness, and therapy team. However, multiple families have reported severe concerns regarding neglect, poor communication, and slow response times to basic patient needs. Prospective families should weigh the positive social atmosphere against consistent reports of staffing challenges and inadequate medical oversight.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food3.0Staff5.0Clean9.0Activities10.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Engaging community events and activities
  • Effective physical and speech therapy team
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and helpful staff members

Concerns

  • Neglect and slow response to call buttons (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Poor communication from administration and nursing (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inadequate medical care and medication management (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor dietary service and food quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.0'17(3)1.01.5'20(2)4.75.0'23(5)4.04.2'25(24)3.7'26(18)

Distribution · 72 analyzed

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4
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3
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How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that input to improve communication between the nursing staff and family members?
  • 2Given that physical and speech therapy are such strong points here, how do you ensure that progress in therapy is effectively coordinated with the daily nursing care plan?
  • 3We understand that call light response times can be a challenge in many facilities; what is your current protocol for ensuring residents receive timely assistance when they need it?
  • 4Could you walk us through how your team manages medication administration to ensure accuracy and consistency for residents?
  • 5We see that you host many engaging community events; how do you encourage residents to participate in these activities while balancing their individual care schedules?
  • 6What steps are you taking to address the recent health inspection findings to ensure the highest standard of safety and care for your 150 residents?

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Key Review Excerpts

The physical therapy people are awesome, they got me up and walking in a month! I really appreciate them, they really drive you to get better!

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

On multiple occasions, my grandmother received incorrect medication, escalating to a critical third incident that landed her in the emergency room fighting for her life.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

I am just honestly tired of having to fight for my Father to have the care he deserves. It's time to look elsewhere for care.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★☆☆☆
Source: 70 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.57hrs
76%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.25hrs
79%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
59%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
53%
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
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.9%
Better than Avg
Here
98.9%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Schuylkill
90.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.7%
Better than Avg
Here
12.7%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Schuylkill
22.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.1%
Better than Avg
Here
11.1%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Schuylkill
18.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.5%
Better than Avg
Here
13.5%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Schuylkill
16.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.3%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Schuylkill
5.6%

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

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
24.0%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Schuylkill
24.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.2%
Better than Avg
Here
85.2%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Schuylkill
73.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility75.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
75.4%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Schuylkill
66.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.9%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Schuylkill
1.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (10.1)
26 complaint-triggered
$76,674 in fines

This facility has a concerning pattern of deficiencies with families filing multiple complaints that triggered investigations. The most recurring problems involve medication management, resident care and treatment, and safety hazards. Recent surveys show persistent issues with nursing staffing, infection control, and fire safety systems that remain uncorrected. Given the frequency of complaint-driven inspections and ongoing safety concerns, families should carefully evaluate other options before considering this facility.

Jan 14, 2026Routine
13
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.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0133Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0362Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0689Potential for 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.

Jan 14, 2026Complaint
2
0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Nov 25, 2025Complaint
2
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Jul 24, 2025Complaint
3
0600Potential for harm · 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.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Jun 17, 2025Complaint
2
0559Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Apr 16, 2025Routine
16
0623Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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.

0806Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0810Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jun 29, 2023

$9,311

Fine

Jun 29, 2023

$67,363

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Cedar View Holdings

Chain Size

9 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.3/5 · Rank 3 of 7 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Apostrophe Opco LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Cedar View Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Cedar View Tr

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Samara Family Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Leiser, Asher

Owner (parent company)

Sebbag, Gabriel

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Sebbag, GabrielOfficer / DirectorSebbag, GabrielOfficer / DirectorClinical Consulting Services LLCManagerPriority Care Group LLCManagerSummation Financial Services LLCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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