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Embassy of Scranton

824 ADAMS AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA, 18510

(570) 346-5704

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139 licensed beds

CMS rates Embassy of Scranton 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 135 citations across 17 inspections in the last three years, with $68,766 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

824 Adams Avenue

Scranton, PA 18510

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Bed capacity

139

CMS facility ID

395273

Care type

Nursing home

County

Lackawanna

Facility name

Embassy of Scranton

Street address

824 ADAMS AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Scranton, PA 18510

Phone

(570) 346-5704

Website

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About this facility — Embassy of Scranton

Embassy of Scranton is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 139 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 14 senior care facilities in Scranton and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Embassy Healthcare, a group of 33 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Embassy of Scranton 135 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 16 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $68,766 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Embassy Healthcare

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Aaron Handler Revocable Trust

Indirect owner — 50% stake — since 2024

Almeky, Ibrahim

Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Andrews, Heather

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Beverly Enterprises - Pennsylvania, Inc.

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Beverly Enterprises Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Beverly Health and Rehabilitiation Services, Inc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Drumm Intermediary Sub Co Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Drumm Merger Co

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Drumm Merger Co Sub Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Fillmore Strategic Investors Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Finn, Nicholas

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Geary Property Holdings Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Handler, Aaron

Operational control — since 2024

Linam, Kim

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Moran, Michael

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Pearl Senior Care, Llc.

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Rasmussen-jones, Holly

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Repchick, George

Operational control — since 2024

Washington State Investment Board

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

1 naming this facility · 10 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1969-10-31

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

43 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$68,766 total

Last standard inspection

2026-05-08

Nurse staffing

3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$494 per day (≈ $15,020/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

88% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 5% private/other

Occupancy

55% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

19% above the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

139

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 16 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-08-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2026-09-08

F-0692

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2026-09-08

2026-07-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations

F-0576

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0584

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0655

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0757

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0801

F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0867

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0880

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-08-07

15 earlier / fire-safety inspections (125 citations)

2026-06-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations

F-0628

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0677

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0686

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0690

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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 2026-07-10

F-0744

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0770

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2026-07-10

2026-05-08Health inspection21 citations

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0584

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0657

E · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0685

D · No harm found

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0692

E · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0693

D · No harm found

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0740

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0761

E · No harm found

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 2026-07-10

F-0801

F · No harm foundFood safety

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0803

F · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0804

F · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0809

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0867

E · No harm found

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0921

D · No harm found

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2026-07-10

2026-04-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0635

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Corrected 2026-05-05

2026-03-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0558

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2026-03-17

2026-01-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations

F-0558

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2026-03-17

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-03-05

F-0755

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-03-05

F-0835

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2026-03-05

2025-07-25Health inspection14 citations

F-0565

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-09-24

F-0582

B · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-09-24

F-0584

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-10-03

F-0600

D · No harm found

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-10-03

F-0610

D · No harm found

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-09-24

F-0628

E · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-09-24

F-0689

E · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-09-24

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-09-24

F-0699

D · No harm found

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2025-09-24

F-0756

E · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-09-24

F-0757

E · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-09-24

F-0807

F · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Corrected 2025-09-24

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-10-03

F-0908

E · No harm found

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2025-09-24

2025-04-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0584

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-04-29

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-04-29

2024-09-06Health inspection19 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0565

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0585

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-12-13

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0658

E · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-12-13

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-01-09

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0690

D · No harm found

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 2024-12-13

F-0697

E · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0732

C · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-12-13

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0808

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0867

D · No harm found

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-12-13

F-0868

E · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0882

E · No harm found

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2024-11-01

2024-08-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0600

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0626

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Corrected 2024-11-01

F-0690

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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 2024-12-13

F-0943

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2024-11-01

2024-02-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0656

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-04-16

F-0725

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-04-16

2024-01-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-02-14

F-0692

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-02-14

F-0725

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-04-16

F-0801

F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2024-02-14

F-0803

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2024-02-14

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-02-14

F-0867

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-02-14

F-0908

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-02-14

2023-10-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations

F-0565

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-01-04

F-0584

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-01-04

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-02-14

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-01-04

F-0655

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-01-04

F-0684

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-01-04

F-0725

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-04-16

F-0755

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-01-04

F-0802

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2024-01-04

2025-07-25Fire-safety inspection9 citations

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-08-26

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-08-26

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-08-26

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-08-26

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-08-26

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-08-26

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-08-26

K-0912

C · No harm found

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2025-08-26

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-08-26

2024-09-06Fire-safety inspection12 citations

E-0004

C · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-10-22

E-0026

C · No harm found

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2024-10-22

E-0036

C · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-10-22

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-10-22

K-0223

E · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-10-22

K-0225

E · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-10-22

K-0374

E · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-10-22

K-0521

E · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-10-22

K-0712

E · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-22

K-0761

E · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-10-22

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-10-22

K-0919

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2024-10-22

2023-10-20Fire-safety inspection12 citations

K-0161

E · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-12-19

K-0225

E · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2023-12-19

K-0291

E · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-12-19

K-0311

E · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-12-19

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-12-19

K-0324

C · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-12-19

K-0345

C · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-12-19

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-19

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-19

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-12-19

K-0914

E · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-12-19

K-0918

C · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-12-19

Federal penalties

2026-05-08Fine$53,865

2026-01-28Fine$14,901

2024-08-09Medicare payment denial — 61 days

2023-10-20Medicare payment denial — 47 days

Total fines$68,766

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 395273.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Pennsylvania.

Inspection citations, 3 years

135

More than 98% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 37

Federal fines, 3 years

$68,766

More than 88% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.5

Higher than 28% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.6

Nursing staff turnover, annual

50%

Higher than 66% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 45%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Pennsylvania average on 6 and worse on 11. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	13.2%	16.4%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	8.2%	6.0%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	2.1%	0.6%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	3.2%	1.4%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	5.9%	13.8%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.6%	3.1%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.6%	87.8%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	16.9%	15.4%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	24.5%	20.1%	19.5%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.9%	93.7%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	5.6%	4.7%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	28.3%	25.0%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	19.9%	17.6%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.21	1.50	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.00	1.13	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	64.9%	70.8%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	4.9%	1.4%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	72.3%	70.9%	80.1%	Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	31.3%	22.0%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	11.6%	9.5%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0584 5 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F-0692 4 inspections. Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F-0655 4 inspections. Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F-0867 4 inspections. Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F-0689 4 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0804 4 inspections. Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

What its owners also hold

Aaron Handler Revocable Trust has an ownership stake on file at 3 nursing homes, averaging 1.3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Pennsylvania

Licensing: Pennsylvania Department of Health
File a complaint: 800-254-5164 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 717-783-8975. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 800-490-8505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Regional Hospital of Scranton, about 0.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Geisinger-community Medical Center, about 1.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City, about 2.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior Li, Scranton, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Gino J Merli Veterans Center, Scranton, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Dunmore Health Care Center, Dunmore, about 1.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Green Ridge Care Center, Scranton, about 1.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Marywood Heights, Scranton, about 1.7 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.229 ratings on Google

★Amber · 2025-06-11 · via Google
“June 2025-I visited The Embassy of Scranton to check on a loved one (who I removed immediately after what I witnessed), and I was absolutely horrified by the conditions. There was urine in the hallway with nothing but a towel thrown over it, and urine in the elevator with only a “Wet Floor” sign placed on top. Staff were standing around talking instead of addressing the situations, allowing the e…”

★★★★★Jennifer Kovach · 2026-01-21 · via Google
“I could not be more impressed with how the current management team has really turned this building around. It may be true that this building had its past struggles under previous management, but Embassy of Scranton is now thriving! Staffing is solid, and they have a highly experienced clinical team that can handle complex needs and understands the value of true quality care.”

★Mike Minnick · 2025-12-21 · via Google
“Nurses and aids were very nice. Beyond them the place is dysfunctional my father was discharged after they threatened we wouldn't be able to leave without writing them a check during the appeal process. He left with no aids that he needed for day to day living such as a walker. No med prescriptions called in he hasn't had his meds in days and they seem to be no help when I call and ask why they we…”

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