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
Chain footprint
126 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.79
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.98
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.58
All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.60
RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.13
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.63
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.07
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.80
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.61
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.36
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
30%
Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
48%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
9,787
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
22.55
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9829
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0
Baseline 18.68% · Performance 23.95% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
3.99
Baseline 6.38% · Performance 6.64% · Measure score 3.99 · Achievement 3.99 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
3.70
Baseline 60.61% · Performance 48.57% · Measure score 3.70 · Achievement 3.70 · Improvement 2.87
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.33
Baseline 2.95 hours · Performance 3.46 hours · Measure score 1.33 · Achievement 1.33 · Improvement 1.30
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.38% |
10.72%
1.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 92 · Observed rate 5.43% · Lower 95% interval 6.36% |
| Discharge to community | 42.81% |
50.57%
7.8 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 91 · Observed rate 37.36% · Lower 95% interval 33.71% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.68 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 97.06% |
95.27%
1.8 pts better
|
Numerator 66 · Denominator 68 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 68 |
| Discharge self-care score | 54.24% |
53.69%
0.6 pts better
|
Numerator 32 · Denominator 59 |
| Discharge mobility score | 49.15% |
50.94%
1.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 29 · Denominator 59 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.47% |
2.29%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 68 · Adjusted rate 1.52% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.64% |
7.12%
0.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 61 · Observed rate 4.92% · Lower 95% interval 3.29% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 9.62% |
8.2%
1.4 pts better
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 52 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 69.23% |
42%
27.2 pts better
|
Numerator 45 · Denominator 65 |
| Discharge function score | 42.37% |
56.45%
14.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 25 · Denominator 59 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 93.33% |
95.95%
2.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 30 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 18.18% |
25.2%
7 pts worse
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 33 |
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 · Q1 82.9% · Q2 87.1% · Q3 71.9% · Q4 64.9% · 4Q avg 76.3% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 78.8% |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% |
| 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 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 3.8% |
| 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 · Q1 18.5% · Q2 19.2% · Q3 17.9% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 16.8% |
| 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 · Q1 13.0% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 8.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 25.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 11.5% · Q2 11.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 8.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 10.6% · Q2 5.5% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 24.3% · Q2 22.4% · Q3 22.9% · Q4 30.9% · 4Q avg 25.5% |
| 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 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 22.9% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 13.9% · 4Q avg 12.0% |
| 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 · Adjusted 3.3% · Observed 3.2% · Expected 10.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 64.9% |
| 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 · Adjusted 10.1% · Observed 9.5% · Expected 22.4% · Used in QM five-star |
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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