Embassy of Scranton

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Inspection history (98)

Records from August 2023 to May 2026.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0688

  Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0803

  Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0880

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0657

  Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0692

  Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0740

  Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0761

  Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0801

  Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0658

  Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0584

  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.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0921

  Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0689

  Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0812

  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0693

  Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0809

  Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0685

  Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0583

  Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• May 8, 2026

  Tag F0804

  Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• April 23, 2026

  Tag F0635

  Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 5, 2026.

• March 5, 2026

  Tag F0558

  Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2026.

Penalties (5)

Total fines: $33,670

• May 8, 2026 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $53,865 against this nursing home on May 8, 2026.

• January 28, 2026 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,901 against this nursing home on January 28, 2026.

• August 9, 2024 · Payment Denial

  CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 9, 2024, lasting 61 days (triggered by inspection on August 9, 2024).

• October 20, 2023 · Payment Denial

  CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting February 29, 2024, lasting 47 days (triggered by inspection on October 20, 2023).

• August 9, 2023 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $18,769 against this nursing home on August 9, 2023.

Staffing

3.62 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.48 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit