RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 9 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Scranton, PA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Scranton, PA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

9Nursing Homes in Scranton
3.3/5
+0.3 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Scranton Avg Rating
$32K$28K vs state avgState avg: $60KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeScranton, PA

Gino J Merli Veterans Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
196 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

401 Penn AvenueScranton, PA 18503

(570) 961-4300

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeScranton, PA

Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
327 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

303 Smallacombe DriveScranton, PA 18501

(570) 348-1424

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeScranton, PA

Elan Skilled Nursing And Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
145 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

1101 Vine StreetScranton, PA 18510

(570) 344-6177

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City report

Care landscape in Scranton

How Scranton compares with the rest of Pennsylvania on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+20.9%

    A little lower than the state average of 21.4%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover43.8%

    A little lower than the state average of 46.5%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability0.0%CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Scranton, PA?

This page evaluates 9 eligible nursing homes in Scranton, PA and shows the top 9.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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