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Nursing homes in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, has 16 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,870 certified beds.
38% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (43%). Inspectors recorded 540 health deficiencies over three cycles, 28.9 per 100 beds against 25.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $524K across 12 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 16 | 656 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 38% | 43% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 28.9 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $524K | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit | Scranton | 51 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 11.8 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Carbondale | 115 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 12.2 | — | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Gino J Merli Veterans Center | Scranton | 196 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3.1 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Green Ridge Care Center | Scranton | 95 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 11.6 | $8K | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Saint Mary'S Villa Nursing Hom | Moscow | 112 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 16.1 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Scranton Health Care Center | Scranton | 44 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 52.3 | $13K | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Abington Manorabuse icon | Clarks Summit | 119 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 26.9 | — | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center | Scranton | 327 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 7.0 | — | 1 May 2026 |
| Dunmore Health Care Center | Dunmore | 92 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 35.9 | $12K | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Mid-Valley Health Care Center | Peckville | 38 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 50.0 | $77K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li | Scranton | 145 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 22.1 | $12K | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Marywood Heightsabuse icon | Scranton | 72 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 45.8 | $33K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Aventura At Creekside | Carbondale | 81 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 73 | 90.1 | $137K | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Embassy of ScrantonSFF Candidate | Scranton | 139 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 93 | 66.9 | $15K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Scranton | 102 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 61 | 59.8 | $113K | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Centerabuse icon | Taylor | 142 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 63 | 44.4 | $104K | 28 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 27 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 23 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 20 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 19 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 19 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 10 |
| Non profit | 5 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Saber Healthcare Group (4), Aventura Health Group (1), Embassy Healthcare (1), Century Healthcare (1), Covenant Health (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania?
16 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,870 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lackawanna County have the highest CMS ratings?
Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit (5 stars), Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (5 stars), Gino J Merli Veterans Center (5 stars)
How do Lackawanna County nursing homes compare with Pennsylvania?
38% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 43% statewide; citations run at 28.9 per 100 beds against 25.0 statewide.