Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 18505 (Scranton, PA)
In ZIP 18505 (Scranton, PA), the latest data shows 13 listed providers: 2 nursing homes, 1 adult day care centers, 9 home care agencies, 1 senior housing. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 2.5 out of 5.
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Provider listings in ZIP 18505
Choosing care in ZIP 18505
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If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 18505, Scranton, PA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Care types in ZIP 18505
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Adult Day Care Centers | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Home Care Agencies | 9 | View ZIP directory |
| Senior Housing | 1 | View ZIP directory |
ZIP 18505 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 13 listed care providers in ZIP 18505, 2 of which report an overall star rating (15%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 271 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.63 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 20.0%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $125,918 in fines.
| Providers on record | 13 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 13 (15%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit, 1 other |
| Certified beds (total) | 271 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
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Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMFORT LIFE HOME CARE LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| DECENT HOME CARE LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| GAUNLEY HOME CARE LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| J & G SCRANTON HOME CARE | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER | Nursing Home | 1.0 | non-profit | 102 | 2 |
| Lutherwood | Senior Housing | Not rated | other | 125 | 0 |
| MEGFARI HOME QUALITY CARE LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| MONGAR BROTHERS LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| RUMONE INFINITE CARE LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| SANATAN HOME CARE LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| SCRANTON CARE FOR YOU | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| SCRANTON HEALTH CARE CENTER | Nursing Home | 4.0 | for-profit | 44 | 1 |
| TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES, INC. | Adult Day Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
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