Nursing home · Scranton, PA
Gino J Merli Veterans Center
401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 · (570) 961-4300
Gino J Merli Veterans Center is a 196-bed government-owned nursing home in Scranton, Pennsylvania (Lackawanna County). It has been certified to provide Medicaid services since 2009. On average it cares for 182 residents a day (about 93% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 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 | 5.49 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.03 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 4.62 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31% | 45% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 14% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 10, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 3 below the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Government - State. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available. 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 Gino J Merli Veterans Center?
CMS rates Gino J Merli Veterans Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Gino J Merli Veterans Center have?
196 certified beds, with an average of 182 residents a day.
Does Gino J Merli Veterans Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Gino J Merli Veterans Center?
(570) 961-4300. Address: 401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503.
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).