Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Embassy of Scranton
824 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510 · 5703465704 · 139 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Embassy Healthcare, a group operating 35 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,954,592 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.45 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.50. Weekend total: 3.31. Nursing staff turnover: 48%.
All-time on record: 84 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | F | Health | Deficient, Provider has no 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. | F | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-08 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 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. | E | Health | Deficient, Provider has no 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. | E | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-08 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 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. | E | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 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. | E | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-08 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-08 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-08 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 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. | D | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 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. | D | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-08 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-04-23 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-05 |
| 2026-03-05 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | 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. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-03-05 |
| 2026-01-28 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-05 |
| 2026-01-28 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | complaint | 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. | F | Health | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-07-25 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-24 |
| 2025-07-25 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-24 |
| 2025-07-25 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-03 |
| 2025-07-25 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-24 |
| 2025-07-25 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-24 |
| 2025-07-25 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-24 |
| 2025-07-25 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Health | corrected 2025-09-24 |
| 2025-04-01 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-29 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | Fine | $14,901 |
| 2024-08-09 | Payment Denial | 61 days payment denial |
| 2023-10-20 | Payment Denial | 47 days payment denial |
| 2023-08-09 | Fine | $18,769 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON HANDLER REVOCABLE TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 50% | since 06/01/2024 |
| ALMEKY, IBRAHIM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| HANDLER, AARON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| MORAN, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| REPCHICK, GEORGE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395273. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.