Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Scranton › Scranton Health Care Center
2933 Mccarthy Street, Scranton, PA 18505 · (570) 341-6676 · 44 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Saber Healthcare Group, a group operating 126 facilities in 6 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 12 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,042,312 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.63 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.81. Weekend total: 3.27. Nursing staff turnover: 37%.
All-time on record: 23 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-07-16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-16 |
| 2025-08-21 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-21 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-21 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2024-11-01 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-11-01 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-11-01 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-11-01 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-11-01 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Health | corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2024-11-01 | Notify 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. | B | Health | corrected 2024-12-03 |
| 2023-11-09 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-26 |
| 2023-09-20 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-20 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-20 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-20 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-21 | Fine | $12,570 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WWBV HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/30/2019 |
| DODGE, NICHOLAS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2007 |
| ROTELL, SARAH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/10/2023 |
| VOLPE, BENJAMIN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
| WEISBERG, WILLIAM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
| NICOLUZAKIS, GREGORY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
| VOLPE, BENJAMIN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
| WEISBERG, WILLIAM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2019 |
| SABER GOVERNANCE LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2019 |
| SHG MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2019 |
| SAKALAS, LORI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/06/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Scranton Health Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 396095), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/scranton-health-care-center-scranton-pa/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 396095. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.