The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER
SCRANTON, PA · Medicare-certified · 44 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Scranton Health Care Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong health inspection and quality ratings but a lower staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 3.63 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6276 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6276.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.81
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80
- Nurse aides
- 2.02
- Weekend nursing
- 3.27
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%
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
4.3%13%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.3%1.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%24%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.9%18.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.8%1.7%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.9%28.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.1%11.8%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
—78.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.9%70.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—64.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
5.1%60%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: E
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — 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 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,570 in total fines.
- $12,570
Federal fine
Dec 21, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · 127 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 39.4 residents on an average day (90% of 44 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 21 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.