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HomePennsylvaniaGino J Merli Veterans Center

Gino J Merli Veterans Center

401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 185035709614300
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
196
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 196 certified beds with an average of 180.9 residents per day (92% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Jun 6, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 5.19 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 30.8%

Gino J Merli Veterans Center is a 5-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Scranton, Pennsylvania with 196 certified beds. It has been operating since 2009. The facility scored above average compared to Pennsylvania facilities.

Beds
196
Avg Residents/Day
180.9
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 2009
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Lackawanna
Last Inspection
Jun 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
23.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (6)

F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jun 6, 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: Aug 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Sep 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Sep 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Sep 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide3.05 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.28 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.85 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing5.19 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.34 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
30.8%
RN Turnover
28.2%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Government - State
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Gino J Merli Veterans Center?▾
Gino J Merli Veterans Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Gino J Merli Veterans Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Gino J Merli Veterans Center had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 6, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Gino J Merli Veterans Center?▾
Gino J Merli Veterans Center provides 5.19 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, 1.28 LPN hours, and 3.05 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 30.8%.
How many beds does Gino J Merli Veterans Center have?▾
Gino J Merli Veterans Center has 196 certified beds with an average of 180.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is Government - State owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Gino J Merli Veterans Center?▾
Yes, there are 8 other nursing homes in Scranton, Pennsylvania with an average rating of 3.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Scranton nursing homes page.