Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior Li
1101 Vine Street · Scranton, PA · 18510 · 5703446177
145 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $19,105 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · L January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
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.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
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.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 21, 2025 | Fine | $19,105 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395103 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.