The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Holy Family Residence
Registered name: MARYWOOD HEIGHTS
SCRANTON, PA · Medicare-certified · 72 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Holy Family Residence in Scranton, PA has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 2 stars, with a recent abuse citation and $32,646 in fines in the last 24 months; staffing is 4 stars, with reported nurse staffing at 4.03 hours per resident day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0348 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $32,646recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0348.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.59
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.16
- Nurse aides
- 2.29
- Weekend nursing
- 3.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
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
11.3%14%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
10.4%2.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.5%2.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.7%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.4%14.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
33.1%10.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.4%22.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.4%1.1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17%31%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.6%27.3%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
—97.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.5%91.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—71.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
63.6%72.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — 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 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $32,646 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $32,646 in total fines.
- $32,646
Federal fine
Jul 25, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Dec 1, 2019
Now operated by Marywood Heights, previously Holy Family Residence.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 70.2 residents on an average day (98% of 72 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 42 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.