Gino J Merli Veterans Center

Nursing Home · Scranton, PA

CMS overall rating 5/5 Government - State

CMS certification number39A433

Contact & location

401 Penn Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
Lackawanna County
Phone
(570) 961-4300
ZIP code
18503 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
196
Residents per day
182.4 (93% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
January 1, 2009
Participates in
Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
5.40 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.05 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.29 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.05 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.44 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
30.1 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
19.4 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 10, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
6 health · 5 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-10 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-10 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-09
2026-04-10 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 2026-06-09
2025-06-06 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 2025-07-07
2025-05-13 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-07-07
2024-08-16 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-15

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Gino J Merli Veterans Center?

Gino J Merli Veterans Center has a 5-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 Gino J Merli Veterans Center have?

It has 196 certified beds and cares for about 182 residents per day.

Has Gino J Merli Veterans Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Gino J Merli Veterans Center?

(570) 961-4300. The facility is located at 401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503.

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