Best nursing homes in Scranton, PA
There are 9 nursing homes in Scranton, Pennsylvania certified by Medicare. Of the 9 with a CMS star rating, the average is 2.9 stars, compared with 3 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Scranton, PA, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit
475 Morgan Highway, Scranton, PA 18508
Non-profit · 51 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average2.Gino J Merli Veterans Center
401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
Government · 196 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average3.Green Ridge Care Center
2741 Boulevard Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509
For-profit · 95 beds · Part of Saber Healthcare Group
★★★★★4Above average4.Scranton Health Care Center
2933 McCarthy Street, Scranton, PA 18505
For-profit · 44 beds · Part of Saber Healthcare Group
★★★★★4Above average5.Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center
303 Smallacombe Drive, Scranton, PA 18501
Non-profit · 327 beds
★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★2Below average
7.Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li
1101 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18510
Non-profit · 145 beds
- Special Focus candidate
★★★★★1Much below average8.Embassy of Scranton
824 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510
For-profit · 139 beds · Part of Embassy Healthcare
- Special Focus candidate
★★★★★1Much below average9.Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Linwood Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505
Non-profit · 102 beds
- Abuse citation
★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit | 5 | 51 | Non-profit |
| Gino J Merli Veterans Center | 5 | 196 | Government |
| Green Ridge Care Center | 4 | 95 | For-profit |
| Scranton Health Care Center | 4 | 44 | For-profit |
| Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center | 3 | 327 | Non-profit |
| Marywood Heights | 2 | 72 | For-profit |
| Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li | 1 | 145 | Non-profit |
| Embassy of Scranton | 1 | 139 | For-profit |
| Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 1 | 102 | Non-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Dunmore, PA (1 · 1.9 mi)
- Taylor, PA (1 · 4.3 mi)
- Clarks Summit, PA (1 · 4.6 mi)
- Moscow, PA (1 · 6 mi)
- Peckville, PA (1 · 6.1 mi)
- Exeter, PA (1 · 10.6 mi)
- Pittston, PA (1 · 11.6 mi)
- Carbondale, PA (2 · 13.7 mi)
- Lake Ariel, PA (1 · 15.3 mi)
- Wilkes Barre, PA (8 · 15.7 mi)
- Kingston, PA (3 · 15.8 mi)
- Tunkhannock, PA (2 · 17.5 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Scranton, PA?
9 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Scranton, PA?
Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). In total, 2 nursing homes in Scranton, PA have 5 stars. Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Scranton, PA have CMS warnings?
2 nursing homes here have a CMS abuse citation icon or Special Focus Facility status: Marywood Heights, Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Check each facility page for details.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
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- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)