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Green Ridge Care Center
2741 Boulevard Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Green Ridge Care Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Scranton, Pennsylvania, certified for 95 beds and caring for about 86 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 5, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 11.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 50.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lackawanna Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 32 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.6 | 35.9 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.5% | 43.0% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,018 | $12,418 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (16 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Nov 2025, 31 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×7 E ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2025 |
| 31 Jan 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2025 |
| 2 Feb 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 2 Feb 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 2 Feb 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.5%, RNs 38.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 26.4% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 31.6% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.7% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Green Ridge Healthcare Group, Llc. Chain: Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shg Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Bundle Tenant LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2025 |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| Rkl LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2023 |
| Saber Governance LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Scranton Health Investors | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2015 |
| Shg Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| The Huntington National Bank | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/19/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lackawanna County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 16 facilities in Lackawanna County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Green Ridge Care Center been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Green Ridge Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Green Ridge Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Green Ridge Care Center?
It is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Shg Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Green Ridge Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Nov 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.