Marywood Heights
2500 Adams Avenue · Scranton, PA · 18509 · 5703434065
72 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.05 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $32,646 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 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 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
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 June 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
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 September 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 25, 2024 | Fine | $32,646 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395625 · certified since January 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.