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.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 43
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 77
Federal penalties 15% 72
Trend 10% 35
Context 5% 100

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-day4.403.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.500.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.02≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year42%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $19,105

Inspection citations (31 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected January 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
November 21, 2025Fine$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.