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Gino J Merli Veterans Center
401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 · Lackawanna County · (570) 961-4300
Fewer inspection deficiencies (3) than 75% of nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Rated #1 of 9 nursing homes in Scranton by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 5.4 — above the Pennsylvania average of 3.89.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 196 |
| Average residents per day | 182.4 |
| Ownership | Government |
| Participation | Medicaid |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 5.40 (Pennsylvania average: 3.89) |
| — of which RN hours | 1.05 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 3.05 |
| Staff turnover | 30% |
| RN turnover | 19% |
| Most recent health inspection | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 3 (Pennsylvania average: 10.0) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 16 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 0 fine(s) totaling $0 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 0 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.