SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER — Nursing Home in SCRANTON, PA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 44 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 40.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 396095 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.36 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.87 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 21, 2025).
Inspection Findings — August 21, 2025
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Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. (Level D)Corrected — September 18, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — September 18, 2025
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Level D)Corrected — September 18, 2025
Scranton Health Care Center is a 44-bed nursing home in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in August 2025, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility shows a relatively strong overall quality rating. Ask what specific steps the facility has taken to address the recent inspection findings—especially around accurate resident assessments, pain management, and honoring residents’ rights—and how they are addressing nurse staffing that is below the state average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER?
SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER reports 3.36342 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER have?
SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER has 44 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- OAK RIDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER — 1/5 — 1.5 mi
- GINO J MERLI VETERANS CENTER — 5/5 — 2.6 mi
- ELAN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB, A JEWISH SENIOR LI — 3/5 — 2.9 mi
- LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 1/5 — 3.0 mi
- EMBASSY OF SCRANTON — 1/5 — 3.1 mi
- DUNMORE HEALTH CARE CENTER — 1/5 — 4.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.