MEADOWS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER – DALLAS, PA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

4 EAST CENTER STREET, Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 675-8600
130 beds
All Dallas facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
73.62
Score /100
#6607
National Rank

#6607
of 14703 facilities
National
55.1% position
#274
of 657 in PA
State Rank
#6
of 22 in Luzerne
County Rank
#1
of 2 in Dallas
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 18612
ZIP Rank






About Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterMeadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is located at 4 East Center Street, Dallas, PA, reachable at (570) 675-8600. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 130.0 certified beds and serves an average of 114 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1983-08-29. 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

Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Address

4 East Center Street, Dallas, PA 18612

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

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 7 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
73.62
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#6607 of 14703 nationally – #274 of 657 in Pennsylvania

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center may be considered for families with limited options in Dallas, PA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightMeadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center currently provides 3 hours 48 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 45 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have declined from 64 min/day (2022) to 45 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is 27.9%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 48 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 13 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours50 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours45 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 20 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours23 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 Summary⚠️ CMS has flagged Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $52,135. 20 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) 1
Total Fines Amount $52135.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record Y
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 49.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#6,607
of 14,703
National
Top 45%
#274
of 657
PA State
Top 42% in PA
#6
of 22
️ Luzerne County
#6 of 22
#1
of 2
️ Dallas
Best in city
#1
of 2
ZIP 18612
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center ranks 6607th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 274th out of 657 nursing homes. In Dallas, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,326 nationally and RN hours rank #4,122 nationally (#241 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 4.10 #3,776 / 14,703 #128 / 657 Above average
2023 3.98 #4,248 / 14,703 #155 / 657 Above average
2024 3.94 #4,630 / 14,703 #198 / 657 Above average
2025 3.90 #5,279 / 14,703 #238 / 657 Above average
2026 3.80 #6,326 / 14,703 #251 / 657 Above average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank PA State Rank Note
2022 1.06 #1,771 / 14,703 #108 / 657 Top 25%
2023 0.91 #2,324 / 14,703 #148 / 657 Top 25%
2024 0.92 #2,249 / 14,703 #147 / 657 Top 25%
2025 0.84 #3,099 / 14,703 #197 / 657 Top 25%
2026 0.76 #4,122 / 14,703 #241 / 657 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1983-08-29. 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) 675-8600 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 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 (2★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 73.6/100, placing it #6607 of 14703 facilities nationally and #274 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 Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 48 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 45 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 50 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 13 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 20 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 27.9%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

⚠️ CMS has flagged Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $52,135. 20 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 1 fine(s) totaling $52,135, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 49.0 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon — indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center ranks 6607th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 274th out of 657 nursing homes. In Dallas, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,326 nationally and RN hours rank #4,122 nationally (#241 in PA). Our composite quality score of 73.6/100 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 Dallas, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/pennsylvania/dallas/

Contact and Location

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Address

4 EAST CENTER STREET, Dallas, PA 18612
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Legal Name

ECUMENICAL ENTERPRISES INC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 130
Average Residents / Day 114 (88% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Luzerne County, PA
City Dallas, PA
ZIP Code 18612
Approved Since August 29, 1983
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 395587
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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