Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center

Name: Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center
Address: 1404 GOLF PARK DRIVE, Lake Ariel, PA, 18436, US
Telephone: 5706985647

1404 Golf Park Drive, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 · Wayne County · 119 certified beds · avg 88 residents/day · certified since Jan 27, 1981

Part of chain: SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP (126 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

2.95

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (38)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jun 16, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jun 16, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective.
Jun 16, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices.
Jun 16, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Jun 16, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Jun 16, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not serve meals and snacks at times that fit residents' needs, preferences, and requests, or did not offer nourishing alternatives for residents who want to eat outside scheduled meal times.
Jun 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function.
Jun 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Jun 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Jun 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Jun 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Jun 16, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Feb 12, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint
Aug 15, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Aug 15, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Aug 15, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not serve meals and snacks at times that fit residents' needs, preferences, and requests, or did not offer nourishing alternatives for residents who want to eat outside scheduled meal times.
Aug 15, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Aug 15, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Aug 15, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Aug 15, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Aug 15, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it.
Apr 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint
Oct 11, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment of what staff, supplies, and resources it needs to care for its residents properly — during everyday operations, nights, weekends, and emergencies.
Oct 11, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Oct 11, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Oct 11, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Oct 11, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Oct 11, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide special eating equipment and utensils — like adaptive cups or easy-grip silverware — for residents who need them, along with appropriate help at meals.
Oct 11, 2024	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Aug 1, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function. · from a complaint
Jan 18, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not give residents reasonable access to and privacy in using ways to communicate, such as phones, mail, and email. Residents have the right to stay in touch with the outside world privately. · from a complaint
Jan 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint
Jan 18, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper foot care for residents. Foot care includes routine care like nail trimming and attention to foot problems, which matter greatly for older adults. · from a complaint
Dec 20, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint
Dec 20, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint
Dec 20, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Dec 20, 2023	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. · from a complaint
Sep 27, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (8 → 12).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	5	E
2024	11	F
2025	9	E
2026	13	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

0 fines totaling $0, plus 1 Medicare payment denial period.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Sep 27, 2023	Payment Denial	56 days from Dec 27, 2023

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Pennsylvania avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	2.95	3.94	3.95	bottom 9% in Pennsylvania; bottom 12% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.52	0.80	0.69	bottom 30% in Pennsylvania; bottom 41% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.73	3.58	3.50	bottom 12% in Pennsylvania; bottom 18% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.38	0.56	0.48	bottom 40% in Pennsylvania; bottom 48% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	36.4	44.5	45.8	top 28% in Pennsylvania; top 27% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	54.5	39.9	42.9	bottom 23% in Pennsylvania; bottom 29% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.19, RN 0.57, weekend 2.96. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
BHG Aviv LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Security Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2016
BHG Aviv LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2016
Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2011
Drake, Deborah	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/24/2021
Drake, Deborah	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/24/2021
Hopkins, Jamie	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/25/2023
Huntington National Bank	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/19/2019
Nicoluzakis, Gregory	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019
Nicoluzakis, Gregory	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019
RKL LLP	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/26/2023
Saber Governance LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2019
Saber Healthcare Group LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2011
Sakalas, Lori	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/06/2024
Sakalas, Lori	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/06/2024
SHG Boa LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/17/2025
SHG Management LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2019
SHG Management LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2019
SHG Mt, LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/17/2025
Volpe, Benjamin	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019
Volpe, Benjamin	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2019

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
"How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"What happens if a resident is hungry between meals or misses a mealtime — what food options are available?"
"What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 395493.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center

1404 Golf Park Drive, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 · 5706985647

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
☐ "How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "What happens if a resident is hungry between meals or misses a mealtime — what food options are available?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 395493 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)