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Embassy of Scranton
824 Adams Avenue Scranton, PA 18510 (570) 346-5704
Special Focus Facility — SFF CandidateAbuse icon
CCN
395273
Certified beds
139
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Embassy Healthcare
Nurse staffing
3.73
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.54 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 54% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected April 23, 2026
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0635No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 5, 2026
Inspected March 5, 2026
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0558No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 17, 2026
Inspected January 28, 2026
4 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0558No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 17, 2026
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 5, 2026
D
F0835No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 5, 2026
J
F0689Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 5, 2026
Inspected July 25, 2025
14 citations · Health
B
F0582No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 24, 2025
D
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2025
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2025
D
F0610No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 24, 2025
D
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 24, 2025
D
F0699No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 24, 2025
E
F0565No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 24, 2025
E
F0628No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 24, 2025
E
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 24, 2025
E
F0756No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 24, 2025
E
F0757No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 24, 2025
E
F0908No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 24, 2025
F
F0807No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 24, 2025
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 3, 2025
Inspected April 1, 2025
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2025
E
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 29, 2025
Inspected September 6, 2024
19 citations · Health
C
F0732No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
D
F0655No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 13, 2024
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 9, 2025
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
D
F0690No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 13, 2024
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 13, 2024
D
F0867No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 13, 2024
E
F0565No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
E
F0585No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
E
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 13, 2024
E
F0697No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
E
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
E
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
E
F0808No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
E
F0868No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
E
F0882No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
Inspected August 9, 2024
5 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0580No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
E
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
E
F0626No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
E
F0690No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 13, 2024
E
F0943No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 1, 2024
Inspected February 14, 2024
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2024
E
F0725No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2024
Inspected January 4, 2024
8 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 14, 2024
D
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 14, 2024
E
F0725No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2024
E
F0803No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 14, 2024
E
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 14, 2024
E
F0867No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 14, 2024
F
F0801No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 14, 2024
F
F0908No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 14, 2024
Inspected October 20, 2023
23 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
B
F0623No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 14, 2024
D
F0610No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
D
F0655No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
D
F0660No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
D
F0697No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
D
F0757No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
D
F0849No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
E
F0565No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
E
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
E
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
E
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 14, 2024
E
F0725No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2024
E
F0756No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
E
F0758No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
E
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
E
F0802No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
E
F0803No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 14, 2024
E
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 14, 2024
E
F0881No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
F
F0801No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 14, 2024
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 4, 2024
Inspected August 9, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
G
F0689Actual harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 13, 2023
Penalties
Date
Type
Amount
January 28, 2026
Fine
$22,925
August 9, 2024
Payment Denial · 61 days
October 20, 2023
Payment Denial · 47 days
August 9, 2023
Fine
$18,769
Ownership transfers
Effective
Seller
Buyer
06/01/2024
THE Meadows at Scranton for Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC
Embassy of Scranton, LLC
From the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership dataset. A sale does not by itself say anything about care quality.