Embassy of Scranton

Nursing Home · Scranton, PA

CMS overall rating 1/5 SFF candidate For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number395273
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.

Contact & location

824 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18510
Lackawanna County
Phone
(570) 346-5704
ZIP code
18510 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
139
Residents per day
84.8 (61% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Embassy of Scranton, LLC
Chain
Embassy Healthcare (33 facilities, avg 2.4★)
Medicare certified since
October 31, 1969
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.45 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.50 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.91 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.04 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.31 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
47.5 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
66.7 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 8, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
33.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
12
Citations on record (3 years)
68 health · 12 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-11 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-06-11 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-06-11 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-06-11 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-06-11 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-06-11 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 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.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has plan of correction
2026-05-08 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-16
2026-05-08 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has plan of correction
2026-05-08 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-08 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has plan of correction
2026-05-08 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-08 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-05-08 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-05-08 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-10
2026-04-23 Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
F0635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-05
2026-03-05 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-01-28 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-03-05
2026-01-28 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-01-28 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-05
2026-01-28 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-05
2025-07-25 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
F0807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-07-25 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-07-25 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-07-25 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-07-25 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-07-25 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-07-25 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-07-25 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-07-25 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-07-25 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-03
2025-07-25 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-07-25 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-07-25 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-07-25 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-04-01 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-29
2025-04-01 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-29
2024-09-06 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-01

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

3 penalties in the last three years, including $14,901 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-01-28Fine$14,901
2024-08-09Payment Denial61 days payment denial
2023-10-20Payment Denial47 days payment denial

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Aaron Handler Revocable Trust (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
Almeky, Ibrahim (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Beverly Enterprises - Pennsylvania, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Beverly Enterprises LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Beverly Health and Rehabilitiation Services, INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Drumm Intermediary Sub Co LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Drumm Merger Co (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Drumm Merger Co Sub LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Fillmore Strategic Investors LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Geary Property Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Moran, Michael (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pearl Senior Care, LLC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Washington State Investment Board (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Andrews, Heather (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Finn, Nicholas (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Linam, Kim (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rasmussen-Jones, Holly (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Almeky, Ibrahim (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Handler, Aaron (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Moran, Michael (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Repchick, George (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Embassy of Scranton?

Embassy of Scranton has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.

How many beds does Embassy of Scranton have?

It has 139 certified beds and cares for about 85 residents per day.

Has Embassy of Scranton been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $14,901 in the last three years.

Who owns Embassy of Scranton?

It is part of Embassy Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Embassy of Scranton?

(570) 346-5704. The facility is located at 824 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.