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Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

750 SCHOOLEY AVENUE, EXETER, PA, 18643
(570) 655-3791
120 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
395566
Care type
Nursing home
County
Luzerne
Facility name
Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Street address
750 SCHOOLEY AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Exeter, PA 18643
Phone
(570) 655-3791

Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Exeter, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Exeter and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 51 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $19,760 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Continuum Healthcare
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Bruckstein, Daniel
Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Bruckstein, Robert
Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Continuum Healthcare I Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Dorn, Cheryl
Operational control — since 2022
Execucare Associates
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Highland Manor Real Property, Llc
Mortgage holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Leshkowitz & Company Llp
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Litman, Warren
Director · Operational control — since 2024
Mandelbaum, Daniel
Operational control — since 2019
Martin, Travis
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Musto, Kevin
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Stonebridge Healthcare Holdings Llc
Mortgage holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Stonebridge Healthcare Member I Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Stonebridge Healthcare Member Ii Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Stonebridge Healthcare Member Iii Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Twomagnets Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
7 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1983-02-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
9 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$19,760 total
Last standard inspection
2024-12-19
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$386 per day (≈ $11,730/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
71% Medicaid · 14% Medicare · 15% private/other
Occupancy
87% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
7% below the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-06-23
F-0726
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2026-06-23
2025-09-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-10-07
10 earlier / fire-safety inspections (48 citations)
2025-06-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0550
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-07-22
2024-12-19Health inspection6 citations
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-01-28
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-01-28
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-28
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-01-28
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-01-28
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-01-28
2024-10-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-11-05
2024-03-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0550
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-04-02
F-0807
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected 2024-04-02
2024-01-10Health inspection14 citations
F-0565
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-02-08
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-02-08
F-0637
D · No harm found
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2024-02-08
F-0640
D · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-08
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-08
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-02-08
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-08
F-0690
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-02-08
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-02-08
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-02-08
F-0744
E · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-02-08
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2024-02-08
F-0808
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2024-02-08
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-08
2023-11-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0725
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-02-08
2023-02-24Health inspection5 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-04-11
F-0584
B · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-04-11
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-04-11
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-04-11
F-0725
D · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-04-11
2024-12-19Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-01-14
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-01-14
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-14
K-0712
C · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-01-14
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-01-14
K-0761
C · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-01-14
K-0918
C · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-14
2024-01-10Fire-safety inspection5 citations
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-03-05
E-0007
E · No harm found
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2024-03-05
K-0291
C · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-05
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-05
K-0712
C · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-03-05
2023-02-24Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-03-31
K-0345
C · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-03-31
K-0355
C · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-03-31
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-03-31
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-03-31
K-0914
C · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-03-31

Federal penalties

2023-11-14Fine$19,760
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 395566.
What people say on Google.
4.126 ratings on Google
★★★★★Pat Ostrowski · 2025-04-14 · via Google

“I can’t begin to say enough about highland manor! My mom was there for over 4 years and we could not have asked for a more loving caring staff! Mom got the best care possible from loving nurses ,aides,PA,&doctors, & administrators.From the administration staff to therapy to activities to kitchen,laundry,maintenance . Front desk girls were always helpful and understanding. Pam,Dale,Barb & Leo were …”

★★★★★Ruth VanWhy · 2025-04-01 · via Google

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the nursing and administrative staff at Highland Manor on behalf of myself and my Aunt Judy. When Judy was brought here, she was in pretty poor shape, but after a few weeks of excellent nursing care, she grew strong enough to be able to go home (something we were initially uncertain of). And the administrative staff was very helpful and informative …”

★★★★★monica magee · 2025-01-29 · via Google

“My mother went in to try to get stronger to come home, but unfortunately she ended up passing in the facility due to her end stage illness. This facility and their staff were kind, knowledgeable and caring for my mother like she was their family. Our family had nothing but an amazing experience in such a time of grief. She was comfortable and cared for well. The communication from the team and o…”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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