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Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Linwood Avenue Scranton, PA 18505 (570) 346-7381
CCN
395717
Certified beds
102
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Nurse staffing
4.29
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.70 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 March 6, 2026
10 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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 21, 2026
D
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
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 April 21, 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 April 21, 2026
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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 April 21, 2026
D
F0940No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
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 April 21, 2026
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 April 21, 2026
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 21, 2026
Inspected September 23, 2025
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
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 October 14, 2025
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 October 14, 2025
Inspected May 21, 2025
6 citations · Health
B
F0628No actual harm with potential for 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 July 1, 2025
D
F0582No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 1, 2025
D
F0641No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 1, 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 July 1, 2025
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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 July 1, 2025
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 July 1, 2025
Inspected January 15, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
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 February 6, 2025
Inspected September 5, 2024
7 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
C
F0732No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 10, 2024
D
F0725No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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 October 10, 2024
E
F0583No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 10, 2024
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 October 10, 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 October 10, 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 October 10, 2024
K
F0919Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 10, 2024
Inspected July 23, 2024
6 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0583No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 10, 2024
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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 September 5, 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 September 5, 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 October 10, 2024
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 October 10, 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 October 10, 2024
Inspected June 28, 2024
20 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
C
F0623No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread
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 September 5, 2024
D
F0641No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 5, 2024
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 October 10, 2024
D
F0791No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 5, 2024
D
F0806No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 5, 2024
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 10, 2024
D
F0881No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 5, 2024
E
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 5, 2024
E
F0610No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 5, 2024
E
F0625No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 5, 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 September 5, 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 September 5, 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 September 5, 2024
E
F0713No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 5, 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 October 10, 2024
E
F0741No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 5, 2024
E
F0838No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 5, 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 September 5, 2024
F
F0943No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
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 September 5, 2024
G
F0600Actual 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 September 5, 2024
Inspected May 15, 2024
3 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 June 28, 2024
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 October 10, 2024
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2024
Inspected January 31, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
B
F0561No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 16, 2024
Inspected December 5, 2023
3 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 January 16, 2024
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 16, 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 January 16, 2024