Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Linwood Avenue · Scranton, PA · 18505 · 5703467381
102 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.37 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $113,348 |
Inspection citations (59 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
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.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G May 21, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B May 21, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | Fine | $113,348 |
| May 15, 2024 | Payment Denial | 56 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395717 · certified since September 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.