nursing home in Scranton, PA
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li
1101 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18510 · (570) 344-6177
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- Special Focus candidate
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li at a glance
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li is a 145-bed non-profit nursing home in Scranton, Pennsylvania (Lackawanna County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 21, 2025) found 15 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $12,418.
Nursing staff turnover is 46.8% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 145
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Lackawanna County
- CMS Certification Number
- 395103
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.47 hrs | 3.89 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.56 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.64 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.99 hrs | 3.53 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 46.8% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 39.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 15 | 10 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 6 | 3 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 304.3 | 82.4 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $12,418 | $25,774 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 145 | 127 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 133 | 105 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91.7% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.8% | 17.7% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 16.8% | 16.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.7% | 17% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.5% | 10.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 26.7% | 20% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26% | 25.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90.2% | 93.5% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.1% | 87.5% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.6% | 68.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 88.1% | 70% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 32 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 19, 2026 |
| January 23, 2026 Complaint | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Corrected February 10, 2026 |
| January 23, 2026 Complaint | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 10, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Complaint | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 10, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 23, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 23, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 23, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Standard | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 23, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Standard | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0744 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 23, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 23, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 23, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 23, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Standard | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0627 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 23, 2026 |
| November 21, 2025 Standard | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0949 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 23, 2026 |
| January 24, 2025 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 6, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 6, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 6, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 Standard | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 6, 2025 |
| September 24, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| September 24, 2024 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 4, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
| February 16, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $12,418 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2025 | Fine | $12,418 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFFINITY HEALTH SERVICES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| APPLEGATE, MARY ROSE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| APPLEGATE, MARY ROSE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li's rating?
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 15 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li and how do I contact it?
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li is at 1101 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18510. Phone: (570) 344-6177.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.