Scranton Health Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
2933 Mccarthy Street, Scranton, PA 18505
Scranton Health Care Center is a senior care community located in Scranton, PA. It provides nursing home care, hospice care, retirement living, and senior living for older adults in the Scranton area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (570) 341-6676.
Operated by Saber Healthcare Group, which runs 114 communities in our directory.
With 44 beds, Scranton Health Care Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Scranton average about 94 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 90% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Scranton average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2026 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Scranton average about 4.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 37%.
The community is located in Lackawanna County, PA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 23 problems at Scranton Health Care Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 5 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $12,570.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Scranton Health Care Center offers nursing home care, hospice care, retirement living, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 44
- Occupancy 90%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 37%
- Last health inspection June 2026
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