Map showing the location of ELAN SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB, A JEWISH SENIOR LI in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania
1101 VINE STREET, SCRANTON, PA, 18510

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • PennsylvaniaAbove only 20% of peers653 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • Lackawanna CountyAbove only 25% of peers17 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs PA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star4★+0.7 vs PA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★−0.5 vs PA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 20% of peersPA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above 58% of peersPA avg3.3★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 20% of peersPA avg3.5★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff4.22hrsAbove 76% of peersPA avg3.89Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.51hrsAbove only 27% of peersPA avg0.78Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better39%Above 71% of peersPA avg47%RN turnover39%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above only 48% of peersPA avg$28,640Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
29citations
4inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Nov 21, 2025most recent

Citations by monthFeb 2024 – Nov 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Nov 21, 202512 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jan 23, 2026
  2. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2026
  3. F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2026
  4. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jan 23, 2026
  5. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2026
  6. F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2026
  7. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2026
  8. F808Ensure 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.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2026
  9. F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2026
  10. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jan 23, 2026
  11. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jan 16, 2026
  12. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalF · widespreadCorrected Jan 13, 2026
Jan 24, 20259 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  2. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  3. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  4. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  5. F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  6. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  7. 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  8. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Mar 6, 2025
  9. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2025
Sep 24, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2024
  2. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2024
Feb 16, 20246 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
  2. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
  3. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
  4. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Apr 15, 2024
  5. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2024
  6. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Apr 15, 2024

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined4.22hrsAbove 76% of peers+0.33 vs PA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.51hrsAbove only 27% of peers−0.27 vs PA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.18hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.52hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.92hrs
  • Pennsylvania average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better39%Above 71% of peersPA avg 47%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only39%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy145 certified beds · ~134 residents a day92%Above 75% of peersPA avg 82%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $28,640PA avg in fines
Above only 48% of peersFewer fines than 48% of rated homes in Pennsylvania

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Pennsylvania facilities average 1.0 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Operational or managerial control
  • Affinity Health Services
  • Mary Rose Applegate
Managing employees
  • Mary Rose Applegate

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 395103 · 1101 VINE STREET, SCRANTON, PA, 18510.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Pennsylvania and Lackawanna County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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