LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in Scranton has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star staffing and 2-star health inspection results; it is flagged for the lowest overall rating and had no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: March 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports not reported.
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.9%18.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%3.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%5.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%5.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
11%12%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.7%12.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.4%14%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.6%19.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.5%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.3%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.8%17.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
55.4%67.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—60.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
61.3%82.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to properly train staff about dementia care and how to recognize and report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 943 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $113,348 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $113,348 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 15, 2024
56 days
Federal fine
May 15, 2024
$113,348
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
94.1 residents on an average day (92% of 102 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 39 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.