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Elan Skilled Nursing & Rehab

Registered name: ELAN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB, A JEWISH SENIOR LI

SCRANTON, PA · Medicare-certified · 145 beds

Needs attention
Special Focus candidateNon-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

Elan Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Scranton, PA has a 1-star overall rating and a 1-star health inspection rating, with special focus candidate/status noted and $12,418 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is rated 4 stars, with 4.47 reported nurse hours per resident per day above the federal benchmark of 4.1.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.4658 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: June 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $12,418special focus facility

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4658.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.56
Licensed practical nurses
1.27
Nurse aides
2.64
Weekend nursing
3.99

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

20%13.5%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

3.6%5.5%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

10.3%2.3%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2.8%3%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

5.8%10.8%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

19.6%15.9%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

8%10.3%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

22.2%29.4%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.1%0%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

1.3%0.9%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

23.7%30.9%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%1%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—90.2%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

99.1%94.5%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—95.6%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

90.1%86.9%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: L

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $12,418 was recorded.

  6. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $19,105 was recorded.

  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.

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  8. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,418 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Nov 21, 2025

    $12,418

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
133 residents on an average day (92% of 145 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.