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Scranton Health Care Center
2933 Mccarthy Street, Scranton, PA 18505
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.
Scranton Health Care Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Scranton, Pennsylvania, certified for 44 beds and caring for about 39 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 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 3, 16 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 52.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $13K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 37.2%.
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 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 52.3 | 35.9 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.2% | 43.0% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $12,570 | $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: 18 Jun 2026, 21 Aug 2025.
Severity mix: D ×14 E ×7 B ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 2023 | Fine | $12,570 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.2%, RNs 20.0%; 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 | 17.5% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.2% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.4% | 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: Scranton Healthcare Group, Inc.. Chain: Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wwbv Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 09/30/2019 |
| Scranton Health Real Estate Group LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2021 |
| Saber Governance LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Shg Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Cibc Bank USA | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2021 |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2007 |
| Rkl LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2023 |
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 |
| 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 Scranton Health Care Center been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Scranton Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Scranton Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Scranton Health Care Center?
It is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Wwbv Holdings LLC, Saber Governance LLC and Shg Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Scranton Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Jun 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.