AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE
45 NORTH SCOTT STREET, Carbondale, PA 18407
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How AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE Compares
AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE is a 81-bed for-profit nursing facility in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (41.3%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 81 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Carbondale, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 41.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (133% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (68% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (63% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.4% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE with other nursing homes in Carbondale.
How is AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 41.3% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 81 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does AVENTURA AT CREEKSIDE lag behind other Carbondale options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Carbondale
Carbondale sits in Lackawanna County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 41,918 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 42.1 years
- Median household income
- $54,064
- Median home value
- $154,700
Demographics for Lackawanna County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carbondale.
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