Nursing home · Scranton, PA
Embassy of Scranton
824 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510 · (570) 346-5704
Embassy of Scranton is a 139-bed for-profit nursing home in Scranton, Pennsylvania (Lackawanna County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1969. On average it cares for 79 residents a day (about 57% of its certified beds). It is part of Embassy Healthcare, a group of 33 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; the average in Pennsylvania is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Pennsylvania avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | – | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | – | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | – | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50% | 45% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 56% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | May 8, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 43 above the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 22 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 2 totalling $68,766 |
| Medicare payment denials | 2 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Embassy of Scranton, LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Embassy of Scranton?
CMS rates Embassy of Scranton 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Embassy of Scranton have?
139 certified beds, with an average of 79 residents a day.
Does Embassy of Scranton accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Embassy of Scranton?
(570) 346-5704. Address: 824 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).