Safety Report: Embassy of Scranton
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (43) than in the cycle before (16).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 5 | July 15, 2026; May 8, 2026; July 25, 2025; April 1, 2025; October 20, 2023 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 4 | August 13, 2026; May 8, 2026; July 25, 2025; January 4, 2024 |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (F867) | 4 | July 15, 2026; May 8, 2026; September 6, 2024; January 4, 2024 |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F655) | 4 | July 15, 2026; May 8, 2026; September 6, 2024; October 20, 2023 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 4 | May 8, 2026; April 1, 2025; September 6, 2024; January 4, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 4 | May 8, 2026; January 28, 2026; July 25, 2025; September 6, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 4 | July 25, 2025; August 9, 2024; January 4, 2024; October 20, 2023 |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F801) | 3 | July 15, 2026; May 8, 2026; January 4, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | July 15, 2026; May 8, 2026; September 6, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | July 15, 2026; May 8, 2026; July 25, 2025 |
| Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F757) | 3 | July 15, 2026; May 8, 2026; July 25, 2025 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 3 | June 11, 2026; September 6, 2024; August 9, 2024 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 3 | January 28, 2026; September 6, 2024; October 20, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (F565) | 3 | July 25, 2025; September 6, 2024; October 20, 2023 |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F725) | 3 | February 14, 2024; January 4, 2024; October 20, 2023 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | August 13, 2026; August 9, 2024 |
| Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (F628) | 2 | June 11, 2026; July 25, 2025 |
| 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. (F803) | 2 | May 8, 2026; January 4, 2024 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | May 8, 2026; September 6, 2024 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 2 | May 8, 2026; September 6, 2024 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 2 | May 8, 2026; September 6, 2024 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 2 | March 5, 2026; January 28, 2026 |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F908) | 2 | July 25, 2025; January 4, 2024 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 2 | July 25, 2025; October 20, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 2 | September 6, 2024; October 20, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Fine | $53,865 |
| January 28, 2026 | Fine | $14,901 |
| August 9, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 61 days, starting November 9, 2024 |
| October 20, 2023 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 47 days, starting February 29, 2024 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 13, 2026 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 15, 2026 — 8 citations · complaint investigation
June 11, 2026 — 6 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 8, 2026 — 21 citations
April 23, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 5, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 28, 2026 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 25, 2025 — 14 citations
April 1, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
September 6, 2024 — 19 citations
August 9, 2024 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
February 14, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
January 4, 2024 — 8 citations · complaint investigation
October 20, 2023 — 9 citations · complaint investigation
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare