EMBASSY OF SCRANTON
824 ADAMS AVENUE
SCRANTON PA 18510
Phone: 5703465704
Special Focus watch list For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Pennsylvania average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Scranton average: 1.9 star lower (2.9), below average
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 139 |
| Average residents per day | 84.8 |
| Occupancy | 61% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain | EMBASSY HEALTHCARE (33 facilities) |
| County | Lackawanna |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1969-10-31 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395273 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 41 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.62 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.45 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 66.7% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.5% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 2 |
| Fines (total value) | $68,766 |
| Payment denials | 2 |
| Total penalties | 4 |
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Questions to ask EMBASSY OF SCRANTON
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is EMBASSY OF SCRANTON highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does EMBASSY OF SCRANTON have?
CMS certifies 139 beds; the facility reports an average of 84.8 residents per day (about 61% occupancy).
Does EMBASSY OF SCRANTON have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $68,766 in fines and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has EMBASSY OF SCRANTON been cited for abuse?
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.