Schuylkill Center
CMS rates Schuylkill Center 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 62 citations across 14 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Schuylkill Center
Schuylkill Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 190 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).
It is one of 7 senior care facilities in Pottsville 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 Schuylkill Center 62 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 10 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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 November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0550 5 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-0812 4 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0684 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- K-0321 3 inspections. Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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Who to contact in Pennsylvania
- Licensing: Pennsylvania Department of Health
- File a complaint: 800-254-5164 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 717-783-8975. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 800-490-8505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, about 21 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Penn State Health St. Joseph, about 24 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Edenbrook of Greenwood Hill, Pottsville, about 0.8 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- The Gardens At York Terrace, Pottsville, about 2.8 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ce, Pottsville, about 2.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Schuylkill Haven, about 3.8 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Seton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Orwigsburg, about 4.5 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
