Nursing homes in Scranton, PA

Scranton, PA has 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 2 have a 5-star overall rating, and 7 have been fined in the last three years.

Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.

Nursing home	Overall rating	Health inspections	Staffing	Quality measures	Beds	Fines
Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit475 Morgan Highway · Non profit - Corporation	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	51	None
Gino J Merli Veterans Center401 Penn Avenue · Government - State	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	196	None
Green Ridge Care Center2741 Boulevard Avenue · For profit - Corporation	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	95	1 ($8,018)
Scranton Health Care Center2933 McCarthy Street · For profit - Corporation	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	44	1 ($12,570)
Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center303 Smallacombe Drive · Non profit - Corporation	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	327	None
Dunmore Health Care Center1000 Mill Street · For profit - Corporation	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	92	1 ($12,048)
Marywood Heights2500 Adams Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company Cited for abuse	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	72	1 ($32,646)
Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center100 Linwood Avenue · Non profit - Corporation Cited for abuse	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	102	1 ($113,348)
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior Li1101 Vine Street · Non profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility candidate	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	145	1 ($12,418)
Embassy of Scranton824 Adams Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability companySpecial Focus Facility candidate	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	139	2 ($68,766)

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Recent inspection problems in Scranton

Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.July 28, 2026 · Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.July 15, 2026 · Embassy of Scranton · F0576 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
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.July 15, 2026 · Embassy of Scranton · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJuly 15, 2026 · Embassy of Scranton · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.July 15, 2026 · Embassy of Scranton · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.July 15, 2026 · Embassy of Scranton · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 15, 2026 · Embassy of Scranton · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.July 15, 2026 · Embassy of Scranton · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 15, 2026 · Embassy of Scranton · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.July 9, 2026 · Dunmore Health Care Center · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

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Questions about nursing homes in Scranton

Which nursing home in Scranton has the highest Medicare rating?

Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit and Gino J Merli Veterans Center share the highest overall rating in Scranton: 5 stars out of 5.

How many nursing homes in Scranton have been fined?

7 of the 10 have been fined in the last three years, $259,814 in all. The most was $113,348, at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Scranton?

Marywood Heights was cited for abuse; Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was cited for abuse; Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior Li is a Special Focus Facility candidate; Embassy of Scranton is a Special Focus Facility candidate. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.

Which nursing home in Scranton is the largest?

Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center, with 327 certified beds.

Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.