Gino J Merli Veterans Center
Personal Care Home
401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
Gino J Merli Veterans Center is a senior care community located in Scranton, PA. It provides assisted living and senior living for older adults in the Scranton area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (570) 961-4300.
With 196 beds, Gino J Merli Veterans Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Scranton average about 94 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Medicare rates this community 5 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 April 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Scranton average about 4.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 30%.
The community is located in Lackawanna County, PA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 6 problems at Gino J Merli Veterans Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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.
Gino J Merli Veterans Center offers assisted living and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non-Profit
- Beds / units 196
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.4
- Annual staff turnover 30%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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