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HomePennsylvaniaScranton Health Care Center

Scranton Health Care Center

2933 Mccarthy Street, Scranton, PA 185055703416676WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(40 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
44
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $12,570

How Scranton Health Care Center 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
4/5
PA average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
PA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
PA average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.63 hrs/day
PA average
3.89 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.81 hrs/day
PA average
0.79 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
37.2%
PA average
44.5%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Pennsylvania average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.63 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.89.
Staff turnover is 37.2%, lower than the Pennsylvania average of 44.5%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 1, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 21, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 13 fewer deficiency citations 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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Scranton Health Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Scranton, Pennsylvania with 44 certified beds. It has been operating since 2005. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
44
Avg Residents/Day
39.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 16, 2005
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lackawanna
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
29.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (26)

F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

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

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

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

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 1, 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: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Minimal 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: Nov 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: 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: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey: Sep 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Sep 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Sep 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$12,570
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineDec 21, 2023
$12,570

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

Nurse Aide2.02 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.81 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.63 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.27 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
37.2%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WWBV HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 30, 2019
SCRANTON HEALTH REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 26, 2021
DODGE, NICHOLASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2007
ROTELL, SARAHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 10, 2023
VOLPE, BENJAMINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
WEISBERG, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
NICOLUZAKIS, GREGORYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
VOLPE, BENJAMINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
WEISBERG, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
SABER GOVERNANCE LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2019
SHG MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2019
SAKALAS, LORIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 6, 2024
CIBC BANK USAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 26, 2021
CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2007
RKL LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 26, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Scranton Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Pennsylvania facilities
Scranton Health Care Center
Scranton, PACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $12,570
Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Taylor, PA1.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $104,143
Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Scranton, PA1.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $113,348
Gino J Merli Veterans Center
Scranton, PA2.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI
Scranton, PA2.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $19,105
Embassy of Scranton
Scranton, PA3.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $33,670
Dunmore Health Care Center
Dunmore, PA4.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $12,048
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Scranton Health Care Center
Scranton, PA · Current facility
—4/54/53/5$12,570
Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Taylor, PA
1.5 mi1/51/51/5$104,143
Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Scranton, PA
1.7 mi1/52/51/5$113,348
Gino J Merli Veterans Center
Scranton, PA
2.6 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior LI
Scranton, PA
2.9 mi2/52/54/5$19,105
Embassy of Scranton
Scranton, PA
3.1 mi1/51/53/5$33,670
Dunmore Health Care Center
Dunmore, PA
4.1 mi3/53/52/5$12,048

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 Scranton Health Care Center?▾
Scranton Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Scranton Health Care Center 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). Scranton Health Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Scranton Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Scranton Health Care Center had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 21, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $12,570.
What are the staffing levels at Scranton Health Care Center?▾
Scranton Health Care Center provides 3.63 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours, 0.80 LPN hours, and 2.02 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 37.2%.
How many beds does Scranton Health Care Center have?▾
Scranton Health Care Center has 44 certified beds with an average of 39.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Scranton Health Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Pennsylvania, including 4 in Scranton. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Scranton Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Scranton Health Care Center has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 40 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Saber Healthcare Group

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