9 nursing homes in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 9
- average CMS stars
- 3.2
- Medicaid certified
- 8
- beds
- 1,171
Which Scranton nursing homes take Medicaid
8 of the 9 nursing homes in Scranton are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit.
Star ratings across Scranton
The average overall CMS rating in Scranton is 3.2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 4 |
| 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 3 of 5 | 1 |
| 2 of 5 | 2 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
All 9 nursing homes in Scranton
- Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center303 Smallacombe Drive, Scranton 18501
- Gino J Merli Veterans Center401 Penn Avenue, Scranton 18503
- Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior Li1101 Vine Street, Scranton 18510
- Embassy of Scranton824 Adams Avenue, Scranton 18510
- Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center100 Linwood Avenue, Scranton 18505
- Green Ridge Care Center2741 Boulevard Avenue, Scranton 18509
- Marywood Heights2500 Adams Avenue, Scranton 18509
- Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit475 Morgan Highway, Scranton 18508
- Scranton Health Care Center2933 McCarthy Street, Scranton 18505
Scranton nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit | 5 of 5 | 3 |
| Gino J Merli Veterans Center | 4 of 5 | 3 |
| Scranton Health Care Center | 4 of 5 | 4 |
| Green Ridge Care Center | 4 of 5 | 6 |
| Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center | 3 of 5 | 9 |
Fines and abuse flags in Scranton
6 homes were fined $278,709 in total over 3 years, 2 carry the CMS abuse icon and 2 are on the special focus list.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Scranton
How much does a nursing home cost in Pennsylvania?
A shared room has a Pennsylvania median of $11,954 a month, a private room $13,688 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Pennsylvania?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Scranton, PA?
9 certified homes with 1,171 beds.
Which nursing homes in Scranton have the best ratings?
Gino J Merli Veterans Center, Green Ridge Care Center, Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit and Scranton Health Care Center have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.