DBelow average · score 34/100 · #508 of 655 in Pennsylvania
Scranton Health Care Center
2933 Mccarthy Street, Scranton, PA 18505 · 44 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.6 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Pennsylvania
4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20)above median
$12,570 in fines in 3 years
Why Scranton Health Care Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Pennsylvania nursing homes in the same size band (small, 44 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Scranton Health Care Center at a Glance
D
34/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.63 h.
12<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 20.
50<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
49<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $12,570 fines, 0 denials.
19<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Pennsylvania, small facilities · CMS record 396095 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2933 Mccarthy Street, Scranton, PA 18505
Phone5703416676
CountyLackawanna
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds44
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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2
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3
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