Nursing Homes · Scranton, PA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Embassy of Scranton
824 Adams Avenue · Scranton, PA 18510 · 139 certified beds
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About Embassy of Scranton
Embassy of Scranton is a nursing home in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Its capacity is 139 beds, above the Lackawanna County median of 102 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Embassy Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 98 citations, the most recent on May 8, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.62 hours per resident per day. It is one of 10 nursing homes listed in Scranton. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (98)
Records from August 2023 to May 2026.
January 28, 2026
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2026.
January 28, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 5, 2026.
January 28, 2026
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2026.
January 28, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2026.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0812Procure 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. Corrected October 3, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 3, 2025.
July 25, 2025
Tag F0807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 24, 2025.
April 1, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2025.
April 1, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2025.
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
Part of Embassy Healthcare, a chain of 33 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.1 overall, 2.0 for health inspections, 1.4 for staffing, 4.3 for quality measures.
Listed in CMS ownership disclosures as a private equity firm.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Pennsylvania.
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