Allentown Senior AdvisorWhat kind of nursing home is Mahoning Operating LLC?
Mahoning Operating LLC is a 142-bed Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home at 397 Hemlock Drive, Lehighton 18235, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and rated 3 of 5 overall by CMS (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395480 |
| Certified beds | 142 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 112.1 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | Mahoning Valley Convalescent Home, Inc. |
| Chain (CMS) | Not part of a chain in CMS data |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | January 1, 1981 |
How does CMS rate Mahoning Operating LLC?
CMS's Care Compare gives Mahoning Operating LLC 3 of 5 overall, 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 4 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 2 of 5 |
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day, higher than the Lehigh Valley median of 3.62; registered nurse time is 0.63 hours, about level with the Lehigh Valley median of 0.61.
What did the latest inspection find at Mahoning Operating LLC?
The most recent standard health inspection CMS reports, on December 12, 2025, found 11 health deficiencies (2 from complaint investigations), against a Lehigh Valley median of 6; CMS also lists 0 federal fines totaling $0 over the past three years.
The two earlier inspection cycles recorded 5 deficiencies combined, and CMS lists 0 citations from infection-control inspections. Pennsylvania Department of Health surveyors carry out these inspections for CMS.
How full is Mahoning Operating LLC, and who is it for?
CMS reports an average of 112 residents a day in 142 certified beds, about 79% occupancy; most admissions are short-term rehab stays after a hospital discharge, alongside long-term residents paid by Medicaid or privately.
Ask whether the bed you are offered is on a rehab unit or a long-term unit, and whether a resident who starts on Medicare can stay on once Medical Assistance takes over.
Which nursing homes are near Mahoning Operating LLC?
The closest other certified nursing home is Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Weatherly, about 8.2 miles away, rated 2 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Certified beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 1000 Evergreen Avenue, 18255 | 8.2 | 2 of 5 | 200 | 10 |
| Fellowship Manor 3000 Fellowship Drive, 18052 | 18.6 | 5 of 5 | 121 | 2 |
| Luther Crest Nursing Facility 800 Hausman Road, 18104 | 19.4 | 5 of 5 | 60 | 0 |
| Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation 350 S. Cedarbrook Road, 18104 | 20.8 | 5 of 5 | 670 | 8 |
Which hospital is closest to Mahoning Operating LLC?
By straight-line distance the nearest acute-care hospital is St. Luke's Carbon Campus (Lehighton) (about 4.0 miles), then Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest (about 22.8 miles).
Hospital discharge planners suggest nursing homes with open beds, but under Medicare you may choose any certified home that will accept you.
CMS record: Care Compare
