Linwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Scranton, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395717) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $113,348 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (570) 346-7381 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Linwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported specific nurse hours-per-resident-day or turnover figures for Linwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in this dataset. However, its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, the lowest possible score.
Yes, Linwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $113,348.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays an abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review its inspection record closely on Care Compare.
About this facility
Linwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit corporation-owned skilled nursing facility in Scranton, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1986. The facility is licensed for 102 certified beds and reports an average of 94.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Linwood holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of approximately 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5. These four ratings combine CMS's assessments of survey/inspection history, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures, and together produce the overall score.
CMS-reported nurse staffing data specific hours-per-resident-day and turnover figures were not provided in this dataset beyond the staffing star rating of 1, which is the lowest possible score.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $113,348.00, and 1 payment denial has been imposed against this facility. Additionally, CMS displays an abuse icon for Linwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, meaning CMS has flagged an abuse-related citation in this facility's inspection history; families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare before making decisions. No Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the data provided. There is no indication in this dataset that Linwood is part of a multi-facility chain, and CMS data shows no ownership change within the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Linwood has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of about 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Linwood is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed \u2014 nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Specific nurse hours-per-resident-day and turnover percentages were not provided in this data, but CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $113,348.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Linwood is certified for 102 beds and reports an average of 94.1 residents.
Who owns this facility \u2014 and is it part of a chain?
Linwood is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall star rating; Linwood scores 2, 1, and 3 respectively, with an overall of 1.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not available in the provided data; contact the facility at (570) 346-7381 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the provided data; contact the facility at (570) 346-7381 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395717?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.