Gino J Merli Veterans Center
401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 · (570) 961-4300
Government - State · 196 certified beds
Gino J Merli Veterans Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 10, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.April 10, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 10, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.April 10, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 13, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: 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 | 5.40 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.05 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.29 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.05 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30.1% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 196 |
| Average residents per day | 182.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit 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
- Dunmore Health Care Center Scranton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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