Embassy of Scranton

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Inspection history (98)

Records from August 2023 to May 2026.

• October 20, 2023

  Tag F0610

  Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 14, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  Tag F0697

  Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  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. Corrected January 4, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  Tag F0725

  Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 16, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  Tag F0758

  Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  Tag F0600

  Protect 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 February 14, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  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. Corrected January 4, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  Tag F0623

  Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  Tag F0684

  Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  Tag F0802

  Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  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. Corrected February 14, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  Tag F0849

  Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  Tag F0692

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

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 14, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  Tag F0881

  Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  Tag F0756

  Ensure 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 January 4, 2024.

• October 20, 2023

  Tag F0655

  Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 4, 2024.

• August 9, 2023

  Tag F0689

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

  Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected September 13, 2023.

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