Mahoning Operating LLC – LEHIGHTON, PA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Mahoning Operating LLC

397 HEMLOCK DRIVE, Lehighton, PA 18235
(570) 386-5522
142 beds
All Lehighton facilities
2.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
61.16
Score /100
#11719
National Rank

#11719
of 14703 facilities
National
20.3% position
#492
of 657 in PA
State Rank
#2
of 2 in Carbon
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Lehighton
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 18235
ZIP Rank






About Mahoning Operating LLCMahoning Operating Llc is located at 397 Hemlock Drive, Lehighton, PA, reachable at (570) 386-5522. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 142.0 certified beds and serves an average of 90 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1981-01-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Mahoning Operating LLC

Address

397 Hemlock Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 142 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
61.16
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#11719 of 14703 nationally – #492 of 657 in Pennsylvania

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Mahoning Operating Llc may be considered for families with limited options in Lehighton, PA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families prioritizing high RN coverage should discuss staffing schedules directly with the facility, as registered nurse hours have trended downward in recent years.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightMahoning Operating Llc currently provides 57 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 12 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. RN hours per resident have declined from 41 min/day (2022) to 12 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing57 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours35 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours10 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours12 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours45 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours7 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $22,600. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 43.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#11,719
of 14,703
National
Bottom 20%
#492
of 657
PA State
Bottom 25% in PA
#2
of 2
️ Carbon County
#2 of 2
#1
of 1
️ Lehighton
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 18235
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Mahoning Operating Llc ranks 11719th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 61.2/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 492nd out of 657 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #14,159 nationally and RN hours rank #13,799 nationally (#632 in PA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank PA State Rank Note
2022 3.45 #8,315 / 14,703 #307 / 657 Below average
2023 3.39 #8,729 / 14,703 #334 / 657 Below average
2024 #14,260 / 14,703 #642 / 657 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2025 3.34 #10,424 / 14,703 #495 / 657 Below average
2026 0.96 #14,159 / 14,703 #632 / 657 ⚠️ Bottom 5%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank PA State Rank Note
2022 0.69 #5,292 / 14,703 #329 / 657 Above average
2023 0.68 #4,880 / 14,703 #309 / 657 Above average
2024 #14,260 / 14,703 #642 / 657 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2025 0.70 #4,744 / 14,703 #290 / 657 Above average
2026 0.20 #13,799 / 14,703 #632 / 657 ⚠️ Bottom 10%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Mahoning Operating Llc is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1981-01-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (570) 386-5522 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Mahoning Operating Llc holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 61.2/100, placing it #11719 of 14703 facilities nationally and #492 of 657 in Pennsylvania. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Mahoning Operating Llc receives a reported average of 57 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 12 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 10 minutes; Nurse Aide — 35 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 45 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $22,600. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 43.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Mahoning Operating Llc ranks 11719th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 61.2/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 492nd out of 657 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #14,159 nationally and RN hours rank #13,799 nationally (#632 in PA). Our composite quality score of 61.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Lehighton, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/pennsylvania/lehighton/

Contact and Location

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Address

397 HEMLOCK DRIVE, Lehighton, PA 18235
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Legal Name

MAHONING VALLEY CONVALESCENT HOME, INC.

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 142
Average Residents / Day 90 (64% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Carbon County, PA
City Lehighton, PA
ZIP Code 18235
Approved Since January 1, 1981
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 395480
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
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