Nursing home · Scranton, PA
Scranton Health Care Center
2933 McCarthy Street, Scranton, PA 18505 · (570) 341-6676
Scranton Health Care Center is a 44-bed for-profit nursing home in Scranton, Pennsylvania (Lackawanna County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2005. On average it cares for 39 residents a day (about 89% of its certified beds). It is part of Saber Healthcare Group, a group of 126 nursing homes. 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 | 3.55 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.88 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.17 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32% | 45% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 12% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | June 18, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 4 below the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $12,570 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Scranton Healthcare Group, INC.. 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 Scranton Health Care Center?
CMS rates Scranton Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Scranton Health Care Center have?
44 certified beds, with an average of 39 residents a day.
Does Scranton Health Care Center 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 Scranton Health Care Center?
(570) 341-6676. Address: 2933 McCarthy Street, Scranton, PA 18505.
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).