Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Scranton, PA.

GREEN RIDGE CARE CENTER

2741 BOULEVARD AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA 18509

Green Ridge Care Center shows strong health inspection results and resident outcomes, but the picture on staffing and medication use is more complicated. When you press the call button at 2 AM, someone is likely coming, as nursing turnover is better than national averages and their pressure ulcer rate is under half the national median, showing hands-on attention.

ELAN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB, A JEWISH SENIOR LI

1101 VINE STREET, SCRANTON, PA 18510

ELAN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB has a CMS overall rating of 2.0 out of 5 and a health inspection score of 2.0, but their staffing and quality measures are rated a decent 4.0, suggesting staff are present and good systems are in place on paper. However, there isn't a registered nurse on the floor as many hours as there should be.

EMBASSY OF SCRANTON

824 ADAMS AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA 18510

Embassy of Scranton has a 1.0 overall rating and a 1.0 for health inspections, placing it as a Special Focus Facility candidate, a designation reserved for facilities with a history of serious quality issues. While falls with major injury are well below the national rate, meaning call lights likely get answered and staff are present during transfers, RN hours stand at 0.50 per resident daily, significantly below the national average of 0.78.

MARYWOOD HEIGHTS

2500 ADAMS AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA 18509

Marywood Heights faces a federal abuse finding, a serious finding that raises concerns about resident safety, even as its overall staffing rating is above the national average. This means that the number of staff available may be higher than elsewhere, suggesting that call buttons might be answered and immediate needs met.

LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

100 LINWOOD AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA 18505

Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 1 star, with a 2-star health inspection score and a 1-star staffing rating that stand in stark contrast to its 3-star quality measures. The facility shows worse than national rates for both long-stay antipsychotic drug use (16.5%) and antianxiety/sleep medication use (25.6%), a combination that warrants asking staff why so many residents require these powerful drugs.

ALLIED SERVICES SKILLED NURSING CENTER

303 SMALLACOMBE DRIVE, SCRANTON, PA 18501

ALLIED SERVICES SKILLED NURSING CENTER brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.74 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (33%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Annual nursing staff turnover is 33% — well below the industry average of 50-60%.

SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER

2933 MCCARTHY STREET, SCRANTON, PA 18505

Scranton Health Care Center shows strengths in areas that matter daily, like health inspections and quality outcomes, both scoring a solid 4.0. Your mother can expect responsive care at night, as registered nurse coverage is above the national average and staff turnover is lower than elsewhere, meaning more consistent faces.

ALLIED SERVICES TRANSITIONAL REHAB UNIT

475 MORGAN HIGHWAY, SCRANTON, PA 18508

ALLIED SERVICES TRANSITIONAL REHAB UNIT brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.25 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (33%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse coverage is 1.25 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities.

GINO J MERLI VETERANS CENTER

401 PENN AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA 18503

GINO J MERLI VETERANS CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.05 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (30%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 2.6% — under half the national median.

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

401 PENN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18503