Scranton, PA · 51 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Scranton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
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Dunmore Health Care Center
1000 Mill Street, Dunmore, PA 18512 · Lackawanna County
Discover Dunmore Health Care Center near Scranton, PA. Skilled nursing facility in Dunmore, PA offers rehab, long-term care, and 24-hour nursing support!
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 93% full (86 of 92 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Dunmore
Dunmore Health Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Dunmore, PA, with 92 certified beds and an average of about 86 residents per day. It operates as part of the Saber Healthcare Group network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.42 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.57 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $12,048 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.42 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Dunmore, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 92
- Avg. residents/day
- 86
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Saber Healthcare Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 395567
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,770–$13,660/mo (median $11,880) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Scranton prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.42
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.57
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 6
- Federal fines
- 1 ($12,048)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-12-03
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- None
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (33 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-03Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-12-03Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2025-12-03Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2025-12-03Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-12-03Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2025-12-03Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-12-12Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-19 | Fine | $12,048 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
1000 Mill Street, Dunmore, PA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Dunmore Health Care Center
How much does Dunmore Health Care Center cost?
Dunmore Health Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Dunmore, PA area typically runs $10,770–$13,660 per month (median $11,880, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Dunmore Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Dunmore Health Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Dunmore Health Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.42 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Dunmore Health Care Center?
Dunmore Health Care Center has 33 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-03). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Dunmore Health Care Center have availability?
Typically 93% full (86 of 92 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Dunmore Health Care Center offer?
Dunmore Health Care Center in Dunmore, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 92 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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