GINO J MERLI VETERANS CENTER
401 PENN AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA 18503 · CCN 39A433
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Certified beds
- 196
- Avg residents/day
- 180.9
- Phone
- 5709614300
Inspection history vs Pennsylvania & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Pennsylvania avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-06-06 | 2 | 10.1 | 9.5 | -8.1 better |
| 2 | 2024-08-16 | 1 | 10.9 | 9.8 | -9.9 better |
| 3 | 2023-09-01 | 3 | 10.5 | 9.3 | -7.5 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 5.19 | 30.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.85 | 28.2% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.84 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (6)1 actual harm
- EF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2025-06-06 · Health · corrected 2025-07-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-05-13 · Health · corrected 2025-07-07
Actual harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-08-16 · Health · corrected 2024-10-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-09-01 · Health · corrected 2023-10-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
No ownership records.
Other facilities in SCRANTON
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| GREEN RIDGE CARE CENTER | ★★★★★ | 95 |
| ALLIED SERVICES TRANSITIONAL REHAB UNIT | ★★★★★ | 51 |
| ALLIED SERVICES SKILLED NURSING CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 327 |
| SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 44 |
| MARYWOOD HEIGHTS | ★★★☆☆ | 72 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.