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Marywood Heights
2500 Adams 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.
Marywood Heights, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is certified for 72 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 6, 20 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 45.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $33K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 45.7%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lackawanna Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 32 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 45.8 | 35.9 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.7% | 43.0% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $32,646 | $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: 26 Mar 2026, 8 May 2025.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×22 E ×8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 8 May 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 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 | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 25 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2024 | Fine | $32,646 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.7%, RNs 46.2%; 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 | 19.8% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.6% | 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 | 18.5% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.8% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Lackawanna Healthcare Associates Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna Healthcare Associates LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| Liberty Healthcare Mgt LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| Liberty Healthcare Mgt LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
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 |
| 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 |
All 16 facilities in Lackawanna County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Marywood Heights been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Marywood Heights been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $33K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Marywood Heights compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Marywood Heights?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lackawanna Healthcare Associates LLC and Liberty Healthcare Mgt LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Marywood Heights last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Mar 2026.
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.