Gino J Merli Veterans Center
401 Penn Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
(570) 961-4300
Ownership
Government - State
Nurse staffing
5.94
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 1.05 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 32% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected April 10, 2026
3 citations · Health
DF0607 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · IsolatedDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
DF0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · IsolatedDevelop 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 no plan of correction
DF0692 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · IsolatedProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Inspected June 6, 2025
1 citation · Health
EF0757 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · PatternEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 7, 2025
Inspected May 13, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
GF0689 Actual harm · IsolatedEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 7, 2025
Inspected August 16, 2024
1 citation · Health
EF0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · PatternDevelop 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 October 15, 2024