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HomePennsylvaniaElan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI

Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI

1101 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 185105703446177WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(14 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
145
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $19,105

How Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI Compares in Pennsylvania

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
PA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
PA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
PA average
3.0/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.47 hrs/day
PA average
3.89 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.56 hrs/day
PA average
0.79 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
46.8%
PA average
44.5%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Pennsylvania average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.47 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.89.
Reported RN time is 0.56 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.79.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 24, 2025
Most recent cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 21, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,981/mo
Pennsylvania median
Private Room
$11,932/mo
Pennsylvania median
Lackawanna County 65+
43,161
20.0% of county
County Population
215,672
Lackawanna County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Scranton, Pennsylvania with 145 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
145
Avg Residents/Day
133
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lackawanna
Last Inspection
Nov 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
95.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (31)

F0812Immediate Jeopardy

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0808Potential for Harm

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0949Potential for Harm

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Survey: Nov 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Jan 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Sep 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Sep 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Feb 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Feb 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Feb 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 1 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$19,105
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineNov 21, 2025
$19,105

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.64 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.27 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.47 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.99 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
46.8%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
APPLEGATE, MARY ROSEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2020
AFFINITY HEALTH SERVICESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2020
APPLEGATE, MARY ROSEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI and nearby alternatives.

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Scranton, PACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $19,105
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CMS
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $33,670
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CMS
5/5
Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $113,348
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3/5
Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $12,048
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CMS
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $8,018
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Health
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Recorded fines: $32,646
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI
Scranton, PA · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$19,105
Embassy of Scranton
Scranton, PA
2,640 ft1/51/53/5$33,670
Gino J Merli Veterans Center
Scranton, PA
3,696 ft5/54/55/5None recorded
Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Scranton, PA
1.3 mi1/52/51/5$113,348
Dunmore Health Care Center
Dunmore, PA
1.3 mi3/53/52/5$12,048
Green Ridge Care Center
Scranton, PA
2.0 mi4/54/53/5$8,018
Marywood Heights
Scranton, PA
2.1 mi2/52/54/5$32,646

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI?▾
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Pennsylvania is $10,981/month for a semi-private room and $11,932/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI had any health inspection violations?▾
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 21, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $19,105.
What are the staffing levels at Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI?▾
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI provides 4.47 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, 1.27 LPN hours, and 2.64 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 46.8%.
How many beds does Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI have?▾
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI has 145 certified beds with an average of 133 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Pennsylvania, including 5 in Scranton. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI?▾
On Google Maps, Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 14 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.