Scranton Health Care Center

    2933 McCarthy St, Scranton, PA 18505
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Small caring skilled rehab facility

    I'm very pleased with this small, family-like 44-bed facility - spotless and staffed by professional, caring people who know residents by name. The rehab/physical therapy team is excellent, activities director Doug and admissions director Stacey Blackledge were very helpful, and nursing/administration communicated proactively; my aunt's mobility and overall well-being have improved and she's thriving. I'm grateful and would recommend this facility.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.32·(44)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, personalized nursing and aide care
    • Responsive staff who know residents by name
    • Strong short-term rehabilitation and physical therapy program
    • Clean, well-maintained facility
    • Engaging activities program with active activities director
    • Supportive social work and discharge-planning assistance
    • Family-style, small-unit atmosphere
    • Plentiful dining options with alternatives
    • Effective care for residents with cognitive impairment
    • Smooth admissions and discharge coordination (when functional)

    Cons

    • Inconsistent communication with families and applicants
    • Gaps in transparency during infection-control events
    • Variability in staff professionalism and conduct
    • Opaque hiring and admissions-screening communication
    • Language and cultural-competency gaps among staff
    • Management responsiveness variability

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impressions indicate a facility with clear strengths in direct care, rehabilitation, and a small, family-like environment. Many accounts emphasize compassionate, hands-on nursing and aide support; staff are often described as attentive, knowledgeable, and familiar with residents by name. The rehabilitation and physical therapy program receives consistent positive mention for helping residents regain function and return home. Short-term rehab and Alzheimer’s-care needs are both cited as areas where the facility performs well.

    The activities program and social supports are another recurring positive. Families describe engaging programming, a visible activities director, and therapy- and activity-based approaches that aid recovery and social engagement. Dining is frequently characterized as plentiful with alternative choices provided. Housekeeping and overall cleanliness are commonly noted as strengths, and several comments praise a warm, home-like atmosphere within the small-unit setting.

    Notable operational concerns appear intermittently across accounts. Communication inconsistencies are the most common negative theme: families and applicants describe uneven responsiveness by admissions or front-desk staff, unclear explanations about screening or disqualification decisions, and variable follow-up. There are also reports of limited transparency during infection-control events; some families expressed that testing, treatments, or outbreak details were not communicated in a timely or complete manner. A separate cluster of comments raises concerns about staff conduct and cultural or language-related barriers; there are allegations of unprofessional or discriminatory interactions that warrant attention and investigation.

    Management and administrative practices show mixed signals. Several commenters praise individual admissions staff and note improvements under newer management, but others describe opaque hiring communication and inconsistent managerial responsiveness to complaints. Given the combination of strong clinical and rehabilitative care with intermittent administrative and communication shortcomings, prospective residents and families would benefit from targeted conversations during touring and intake: ask about current staffing levels, language and cultural-competency practices, infection-outbreak notification protocols, and the facility’s procedures for addressing conduct or complaint escalation. These focused questions can help assess whether the facility’s operational approach aligns with a family’s expectations and the resident’s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Scranton Health Care Center is located at 2933 McCarthy St, Scranton, PA, 18505.

    About Scranton Health Care Center

    Scranton Health Care Center sits on McCarthy Street in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and has room for 45 residents in a licensed nursing home owned by a for-profit corporation. The center offers skilled nursing care, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and assisted living, with help for people who rely on regular nursing services, including those with limited mobility. Staff provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and help with moving around, and there's support for non-ambulatory residents too. Nurses and caregivers work around the clock with a 24-hour call system and supervision to make sure safety and health remain the main focus for those living here. Residents get a home-like atmosphere, and the team cares for them using a resident-centered approach, delivering services based on individual health and wellness needs. Scranton Health Care Center also has a Pre-registration Program for people planning rehab before surgery, and the rehab programs serve those needing to recover between a hospital stay and home.

    Amenities include a furnished activities area for resident-run events, an arts and crafts room, a barber and salon, a laundry and housekeeping service, walking paths and garden spaces, and movie nights, plus outings in the community and group games like Wii bowling. Meals happen in a dining room, with special diets available for people with allergies or diabetes, and residents have phones in their rooms for added convenience. An emergency alert system is built in. The center operates all day and night, every day, and accepts both Medicaid and Medicare, though the exact costs aren't in the provided information. The facility forms part of Saber Healthcare Group and shares their approach of focusing first on the care of each resident to meet wellness goals. Although the center connects to a Continuing Care Retirement Community, it doesn't offer several housing options within the community itself, but does manage a range of specialized care functions across Pennsylvania. The setting stays small and intimate, giving the place a feeling of closeness and familiarity for folks who live there.

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    Scranton Health Care Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    No, Scranton Health Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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