Scranton Health Care Center
Scranton, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 396095) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,570
Phone: (570) 341-6676 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Scranton Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Scranton Health Care Center reports 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.2%.
Scranton Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,570.00, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program designation noted in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Scranton Health Care Center is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The facility is certified for 44 beds and reported an average of 39.4 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 16, 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare, Scranton Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.62764 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.80684 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,570.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the data provided for this facility.
Scranton Health Care Center is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9. There has been no change in ownership at this facility in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Scranton Health Care Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.62764 hours per resident per day, including 0.80684 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 37.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,570.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 44 beds with an average of 39.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 16, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 5703416676 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5703416676 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/396095?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.