Embassy Of Scranton
Scranton, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395273) · 139 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,901 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (570) 346-5704 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Embassy Of Scranton has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Embassy Of Scranton reports 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.5%.
Embassy Of Scranton has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,901.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
About this facility
Embassy Of Scranton is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 31, 1969. The facility is certified for 139 beds and reports an average daily census of 84.8 residents.
On CMS Care Compare, Embassy Of Scranton holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.5%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,901.00 against this facility, along with 2 payment denials. CMS lists this facility's special focus status as "SFF Candidate," meaning it has been identified by CMS as persistently underperforming relative to other nursing homes and is subject to increased regulatory scrutiny. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
Embassy Of Scranton is part of the Embassy Healthcare chain, which operates 33 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Embassy Of Scranton has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
It reports 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day (0.50 RN hours) with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5, and nursing turnover of 47.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $14,901.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon on record, but CMS lists this facility's special focus status as SFF Candidate, indicating persistent underperformance and increased oversight.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 139 beds with an average daily census of 84.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Embassy Healthcare chain, which operates 33 facilities with an average rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 31, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Embassy Of Scranton scores 1, 1, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5703465704 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5703465704 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395273?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.