Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-21 · Fire 2025-08-21
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Scranton, PA
Scranton Health Care Center
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $12,570 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2933 Mccarthy Street, Scranton, PA
(570) 341-6676
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
44
Certified beds
Average residents
40
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Saber Healthcare Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2005-03-16
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.79
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.98
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.13
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
30%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
48%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 76.3% |
86.9%
10.6 pts worse
|
93.4%
17.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 78.8% |
93.5%
14.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
16.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.5% |
3.2%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.5% |
6.5%
5 pts better
|
11.4%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
6.5%
2.7 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.8% |
19.9%
3.1 pts better
|
19.6%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.6% |
18.7%
10.1 pts better
|
16.7%
8.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.6% |
19.6%
6 pts worse
|
16.3%
9.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.9% |
18.3%
9.4 pts better
|
14.9%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 5.3% |
0.9%
4.4 pts worse
|
1.0%
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.8% |
1.7%
0.9 pts better
|
1.7%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.5% |
26.4%
0.9 pts better
|
19.8%
5.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.4% |
5.3%
2.9 pts better
|
5.1%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 12.0% |
68.9%
56.9 pts worse
|
81.7%
69.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 3.3% |
9.8%
6.5 pts better
|
12.0%
8.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.3% |
1.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 64.9% |
68.7%
3.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
14.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 10.1% |
23.1%
13 pts better
|
23.9%
13.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-11-01 · Fire 2024-11-01
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-12-21 · Fire 2023-12-21
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-09-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-09-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-09-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-09-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-01-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-01-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-01-11
C · Minimal harm
2023-12-21
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-01-11
C · Minimal harm
2023-12-21
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-01-11
C · Minimal harm
2023-12-21
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-01-11
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-09-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-09-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-21
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-09-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-12-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-12-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-12-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-01
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-12-02
B · Minimal harm
2024-11-01
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-12-03
B · Minimal harm
2024-11-01
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-12-03
G · Actual harm
2023-12-21
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-09
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-10-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-20
F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2023-11-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-20
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-20
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-20
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-11-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-04-25
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$12,570
2023-12-21
Fine
Fine · fine $12,570
Fine
Ownership
Saber Pa Holdings, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (Dated December 29, 2020)
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Bnv Dynasty LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (Dated Sept 30, 2020
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Dodge, Nicholas
Corporate Director · Individual
Nicoluzakis, Gregory
Corporate Officer · Individual
Rotell, Sarah
Corporate Director · Individual
Saber Governance LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Saber Healthcare Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Sakalas, Lori
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Scranton Health Real Estate Group LLC
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Shg Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Shh Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Volpe, Benjamin
Corporate Director · Individual
Volpe, Benjamin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Weisberg, William
Corporate Director · Individual
Weisberg, William
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wiw Dynasty LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Wwbv Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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