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Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab

Nursing Home Facility

149 Lafayette Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
On our watch list. This nursing home has been flagged for serious inspection violations. Please review its state inspection record carefully before deciding. About our watch list.

Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab is a senior care community located in Tamaqua, PA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Tamaqua area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (570) 668-1775.

Operated by Cedar View Holdings, which runs 7 communities in our directory.

With 150 beds, Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Schuylkill County average about 95 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 75% of its licensed beds. That is below the Schuylkill County average of roughly 84%.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Schuylkill County average about 2.8 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 13 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 65%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

The community is located in Schuylkill County, PA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 55 problems at Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 25 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected July 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by July 15, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Administration

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

    Inspected July 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by July 15, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

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

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 19, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 19, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 19, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Nursing and Physician Services

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

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 19, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 19, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 19, 2026.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 19, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 19, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 19, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by December 16, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Pharmacy Service

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Inspected November 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by December 16, 2025.

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.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type For profit - Partnership
  • Beds / units 150
  • Occupancy 75%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
  • Annual staff turnover 65%
  • Last health inspection January 2026

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