Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior Li
1101 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18510 · (570) 344-6177
Non profit - Corporation · 145 certified beds
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior Li has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2025, found 12 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $12,418 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 21, 2025 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.November 21, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.November 21, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 21, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 21, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.November 21, 2025 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.November 21, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.November 21, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.November 21, 2025 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.November 21, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.November 21, 2025 · F0808 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 21, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.November 21, 2025 · F0949 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 24, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 23, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.January 23, 2026 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.November 21, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 21, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.November 21, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.September 24, 2024 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.September 24, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,418November 21, 2025
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 | 4.47 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.27 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.64 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 46.8% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 145 |
| Average residents per day | 133 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit Scranton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Gino J Merli Veterans Center Scranton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Green Ridge Care Center Scranton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Scranton Health Care Center Scranton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center Scranton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior Li on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.