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ELAN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB, A JEWISH SENIOR LI

SCRANTON, PA · Medicare-certified · 145 beds

Needs attention
Non-profit
2 of 5 overall

2 out of 5 stars overall. Health inspections are also 2 stars, staffing is relatively strong at 4 stars with 4.40 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, but the facility has $19,105 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.4011 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: January 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $19,105recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4011.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.50
Licensed practical nurses
1.30
Nurse aides
2.61
Weekend nursing
4.02

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%

Resident outcomes

How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

18.9%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

3.9%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

4.7%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

1.7%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

5.4%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%Steady

Residents needing more help with daily activities

17.8%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

11.9%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

25.4%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.1%Steady

Residents with a long-term catheter

0.9%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

25.8%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

0.2%Worsening

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

90.2%Steady

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

96.4%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

95.6%Steady

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

88.2%Steady

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 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 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

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E

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

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $19,105 was recorded.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $19,105 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Nov 21, 2025

    $19,105

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

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

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