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HomePennsylvaniaMahoning Operating LLC

Mahoning Operating LLC

397 Hemlock Drive, Lehighton, PA 182355703865522WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(19 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
142
certified

How Mahoning Operating LLC Compares in Pennsylvania

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
PA average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
PA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
PA average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.59 hrs/day
PA average
3.89 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
PA average
0.79 hrs/day
Below state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 3.59 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.89.
Reported RN time is 0.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.79.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 21, 2025
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 12, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 5 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,981/mo
Pennsylvania median
Private Room
$11,932/mo
Pennsylvania median
Carbon County 65+
14,034
21.6% of county
County Population
65,018
Carbon County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Mahoning Operating LLC is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lehighton, Pennsylvania with 142 certified beds. It has been operating since 1981. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
142
Avg Residents/Day
113.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1981
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Carbon
Last Inspection
Dec 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
44.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0638Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0773Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0868Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Feb 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0744Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Mar 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.19 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.59 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.33 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.14 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SAPPHIRE UNLIMITED HOLDINGS INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2009
MICKEY, DEVON5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual90%Nov 1, 2013
MICKEY, MICHAEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Nov 1, 2013
SAPPHIRE UNLIMITED HOLDINGS INC.5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 1999
SAPPHIRE UNLIMITED HOLDINGS INC.5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 1999
MICKEY, DEVONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2013
MICKEY, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2013
STOFFA, TERESAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 6, 1984

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Mahoning Operating LLC and nearby alternatives.

All Pennsylvania facilities
Mahoning Operating LLC
Lehighton, PACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
St Luke's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Coaldale, PA7.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Weatherly, PA8.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab
Tamaqua, PA10.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Manor at St Luke Village,the
Hazleton, PA12.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Pavilion at St Luke Village, the
Hazleton, PA12.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $90,662
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Hazleton, PA14.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $171,403
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Mahoning Operating LLC
Lehighton, PA · Current facility
—3/53/53/5None recorded
St Luke's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Coaldale, PA
7.8 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Weatherly, PA
8.2 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehab
Tamaqua, PA
10.5 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Manor at St Luke Village,the
Hazleton, PA
12.6 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Pavilion at St Luke Village, the
Hazleton, PA
12.6 mi2/52/53/5$90,662
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Hazleton, PA
14.4 mi1/51/52/5$171,403

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Mahoning Operating LLC?▾
Mahoning Operating LLC has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Mahoning Operating LLC cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Pennsylvania is $10,981/month for a semi-private room and $11,932/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Mahoning Operating LLC participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Mahoning Operating LLC had any health inspection violations?▾
Mahoning Operating LLC had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 12, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Mahoning Operating LLC?▾
Mahoning Operating LLC provides 3.59 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 0.88 LPN hours, and 2.19 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Mahoning Operating LLC have?▾
Mahoning Operating LLC has 142 certified beds with an average of 113.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 80% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Mahoning Operating LLC?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Mahoning Operating LLC?▾
On Google Maps, Mahoning Operating LLC has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 19 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.