Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Aventura at Creekside
45 North Scott Street · Carbondale, PA 18407 · 81 certified beds
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About Aventura at Creekside
Aventura at Creekside is a nursing home in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. Its capacity is 81 beds, below the Lackawanna County median of 102 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Aventura Health Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 73 citations, the most recent on April 3, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.80 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Carbondale. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (73)
Records from January 2024 to April 2026.
July 31, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 12, 2025.
July 31, 2025
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 12, 2025.
July 31, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 12, 2025.
July 31, 2025
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 12, 2025.
May 15, 2025
Tag F0926Have policies on smoking.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 4, 2025.
May 15, 2025
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 4, 2025.
April 3, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm.
April 3, 2025
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
October 4, 2024
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 11, 2024.
October 4, 2024
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 26, 2024.
October 4, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 26, 2024.
October 4, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 26, 2024.
October 4, 2024
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 11, 2024.
October 4, 2024
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 26, 2024.
October 4, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 26, 2024.
October 4, 2024
Tag F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 26, 2024.
October 4, 2024
Tag F0688Provide 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 26, 2024.
October 4, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 11, 2024.
October 4, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 26, 2024.
October 4, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 26, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $136,785
July 31, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $136,785 against this nursing home on July 31, 2025.
March 13, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting June 13, 2024, lasting 61 days (triggered by inspection on March 13, 2024).
Staffing
3.80 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.70 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Aventura Health Group, a chain of 11 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.9 overall, 1.5 for health inspections, 2.4 for staffing, 4.1 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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