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.
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
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $19,105 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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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
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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.