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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Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Linwood Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505 · Lackawanna County
A nonprofit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center serving Scranton and the surrounding area. Offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, and long-term care services.
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 91% full (93 of 102 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 below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Scranton
Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Scranton, PA, with 102 certified beds and an average of about 93 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.63 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.59 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.2%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $113,348 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.63 hrs/resident/day)
- •12 deficiencies at last survey
- •$113,348 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Scranton options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 102
- Avg. residents/day
- 93
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 395717
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
- 3.63
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.59
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.2%
- 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)
- 12
- Federal fines
- 1 ($113,348)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-06
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (59 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-06Severity E — 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.
2026-03-06Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
2026-03-06Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
2026-03-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2026-03-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2026-03-06Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2026-03-06Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2026-03-06Severity 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-15 | Fine | $113,348 |
| 2024-05-15 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
100 Linwood Avenue, Scranton, 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 Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Scranton, 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 Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 59 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-06). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 91% full (93 of 102 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scranton, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 102 beds.
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