SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER
2933 MCCARTHY STREET, SCRANTON, PA 18505 · CCN 396095
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 44
- Avg residents/day
- 39.9
- Phone
- 5703416676
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 | 2025-08-21 | 3 | 10.1 | 9.5 | -7.1 better |
| 2 | 2024-11-01 | 11 | 10.9 | 9.8 | +0.1 worse |
| 3 | 2023-12-21 | 13 | 10.5 | 9.3 | +2.5 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.58 | 47.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.79 | 30.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.61 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $12,570
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP
- Facilities in chain
- 126
- Chain avg overall
- 3.00 / 5
Inspection citations (27)1 actual harm
- DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-09-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-09-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-09-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-03
Potential for minimal harm
- BF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-03
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-02
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.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23
Actual harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-12-21 · Health · corrected 2024-01-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-11-09 · Health · corrected 2023-10-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2023-09-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-09-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2023-09-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-09-20 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-03-30 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SABER PA HOLDINGS, LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2023-12-31 |
| BENJAMIN N. VOLPE FAMILY DYNASTY TRUST (DATED DECEMBER 29, 2020) | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2023-01-01 |
| BNV DYNASTY LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2023-01-01 |
| DECANTED WILLIAM I. WEISBERG FAMILY DYNASTY TRUST (DATED SEPT 30, 2020 | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2023-01-01 |
| SABER HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2023-12-31 |
| SHH HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2019-03-01 |
| WIW DYNASTY LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2023-01-01 |
| WWBV HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2019-09-30 |
| SABER GOVERNANCE LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-09-01 |
| SHG MANAGEMENT LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-09-01 |
| SAKALAS, LORI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-05-06 |
| DODGE, NICHOLAS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2007-10-01 |
| ROTELL, SARAH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-07-10 |
| VOLPE, BENJAMIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-03-01 |
| WEISBERG, WILLIAM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-03-01 |
| NICOLUZAKIS, GREGORY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-03-01 |
| VOLPE, BENJAMIN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-03-01 |
| WEISBERG, WILLIAM | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-03-01 |
| SCRANTON HEALTH REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — | 2021-02-26 |
Other facilities in SCRANTON
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| GREEN RIDGE CARE CENTER | ★★★★★ | 95 |
| ALLIED SERVICES TRANSITIONAL REHAB UNIT | ★★★★★ | 51 |
| GINO J MERLI VETERANS CENTER | ★★★★★ | 196 |
| ALLIED SERVICES SKILLED NURSING CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 327 |
| 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.