OAK RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
500 WEST HOSPITAL STREET, Taylor, PA 18517
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Resident & Family Councils Active
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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How OAK RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
OAK RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 142-bed for-profit nursing facility in Taylor, 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.6%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 142 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.2% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (25% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (66% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.9% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask OAK RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OAK RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Taylor.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for OAK RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is OAK RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER 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 OAK RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.2% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help OAK RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does OAK RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 142 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at OAK RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Taylor
Taylor 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 Taylor.
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