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Mahoning Operating LLC

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

397 Hemlock Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235142 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 27 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its therapy department and compassionate nursing care, making it a strong candidate for rehabilitation. However, families should be aware of potential communication gaps with administration; ensure you have a direct contact person before admission to avoid the difficulties reported by others.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

27 reviews on Google
Mahoning Operating LLC receives high praise for its dedicated therapy team and compassionate nursing staff, with many families noting a warm, family-like environment. However, some reviewers have raised serious concerns regarding administrative responsiveness and instances of severe neglect, suggesting that experiences can be inconsistent.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff8.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Excellent, patient therapy staff
  • Warm and compassionate nursing care
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Consistent, long-term leadership

Concerns

  • Poor administrative communication and responsiveness (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Understaffing impacting quality of care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 30 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

30%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, how do you ensure that residents receive consistent, one-on-one attention throughout the day?
  • 2I noticed that communication can sometimes be a challenge; what is the best way for our family to stay updated on our loved one's care and daily progress?
  • 3The therapy staff is highly praised here; how do you integrate their work into the residents' daily routines to keep them active and engaged?
  • 4With 10 recent state violations, what specific steps is leadership taking to improve facility oversight and address those regulatory concerns?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for stabilizing a resident and how quickly is the family typically notified?
  • 6I see that you engage with some online feedback; how do you use that input from families to improve the day-to-day experience for residents?

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Key Review Excerpts

The therapy staff is excellent. They are always smiling and laughing and having fun and still doing their job. It makes therapy fun and not oh no, not this again.

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

The administration at Mahoning Post Acute has been in place for a long time, and it really shows in the quality of care the residents receive. The team follows strong, consistent leadership, and the staff are always kind, attentive, and compassionate.

Professional observer/visitor · 2025★★★★★

I have tried calling to arrange a visit with my mother for possible admission. I called social services (who nursing told me I need to speak to) on Wednesday and Friday, leaving voicemail both days. No call.

Prospective family member · 2025★★☆☆☆
Source: 27 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.43hrs
57%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.34hrs
81%
All nurses + aides combined

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

4

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Carbon
14.9%

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

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.8%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Carbon
25.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.4%
Better than Avg
Here
98.4%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Carbon
91.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.6%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Carbon
20.8%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
24.6%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Carbon
32.1%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
PA
93.5%
Carbon
98.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.5%
Better than Avg
Here
85.5%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Carbon
72.3%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility79.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
79.0%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.3%
Better than Avg
Here
1.3%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Carbon
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

10deficiencies
Near state avg (10.1)
2 complaint-triggered

This facility shows persistent issues requiring careful consideration, with 27 deficiencies across recent surveys in fire safety, care planning, and medication management. Fire safety violations have recurred across multiple inspections, particularly problems with smoke doors and sprinkler systems. One family filed a complaint about pressure ulcer care that resulted in a deficiency finding. While all issues have correction plans, the pattern of recurring problems suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent standards.

Apr 7, 2026Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Dec 12, 2025Routine
11
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.

0688Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

0638Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0773Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Apr 10, 2025Complaint
1
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Feb 21, 2025Routine
7
0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0868Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0623Minimal · 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.

Mar 22, 2024Routine
8
0697Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

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.

0744Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

0623Minimal · 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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Mahoning Operating LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sapphire Unlimited Holdings INC.

Owner · Organization

100%

Mickey, Devon

Owner (parent company)

90%

Mickey, Michael

Owner (parent company)

10%

Key personnel

Sapphire Unlimited Holdings INC.5% or Greater Mortgage InterestSapphire Unlimited Holdings INC.5% or Greater Security InterestMickey, DevonOfficer / DirectorMickey, MichaelOfficer / DirectorStoffa, TeresaManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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