Ellen Memorial Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
23 Ellen Memorial Lane, Honesdale, PA 18431 · (570) 253-5690
For profit - Corporation · 128 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Ellen Memorial Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2025, found 3 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 10, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 10, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.January 10, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.January 10, 2025 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 31, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.December 10, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 10, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.December 10, 2025 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 9, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.57 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.25 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55.4% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 128 |
| Average residents per day | 115.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center Lake Ariel · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Wayne Woodlands Manor Waymart · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Carbondale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Carbondale · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Aventura at Creekside Carbondale · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Abington Manor Clarks Summit · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Ellen Memorial Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.