Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center
Nursing Home Facility
702 Third Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704
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Operated by Saber Healthcare Group, which runs 114 communities in our directory.
With 65 beds, Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Kingston average about 102 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 90% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Kingston average about 2.7 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 47%.
The community is located in Luzerne County, PA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 37 problems at Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 14 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 65
- Occupancy 90%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 47%
- Last health inspection March 2026
Resident & family reviews
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