Nursing homes in Scranton, PA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Scranton has 9 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.3 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, above the 3.0-star Pennsylvania average. Methodology.
- 9
- Certified homes
- 3.3 ★
- Above average for PA · Pennsylvania 3.0
- 3
- Five-star homes
- 1,171
- Certified beds
All 9 nursing homes in Scranton, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gino J Merli Veterans Center | 196 | None | |
| 2 | Green Ridge Care Center | 95 | $8K | |
| 3 | Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit | 51 | $8K | |
| 4 | Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center | 327 | None | |
| 5 | Scranton Health Care Center | 44 | $13K | |
| 6 | Marywood Heights | 72 | $33K | |
| 7 | Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior Li | 145 | None | |
| 8 | Embassy of Scranton | 139 | $19K | |
| 9 | Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 102 | $113K |
Ratings in Scranton are best read against Pennsylvania and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Pennsylvania directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Scranton
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Scranton, PA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
