Embassy of Scranton

Nursing Home

824 Adams Avenue
Scranton, PA 18510 · Lackawanna County
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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.0 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Important notices from CMS:
  • CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for nursing homes with a persistent record of serious quality problems. Candidates are not yet enrolled in the program.

Safety at a glance

3Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
102Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$68,766Federal fines, last 3 years (2 fines)

Most recent standard inspection: August 13, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

G
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
August 13, 2026 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
June 11, 2026 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
J
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
January 28, 2026 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (570) 346-5704 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
Not Available · state avg 3.90, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
Not Available
Total nurse hours on weekends
Not Available · state avg 3.52
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
50% · state avg 44.6%
RN turnover (yearly)
56.3%
Administrators who left (yearly)
1

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Pennsylvania, Medicaid long-term care is provided through Community HealthChoices (CHC).

Ways to pay for care in Pennsylvania →

Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

No family reports yet. To protect privacy and avoid misleading figures, we show a summary only after 5 reports.

Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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We have not yet verified this facility’s camera policy. Rules for in-room cameras vary by state and usually require consent from the resident and any roommate. Ask the facility for its written electronic-monitoring policy.

Applying & contacting

Online admission application
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Online waiting-list form
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Online inquiry form
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Online tour scheduling
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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain / affiliation
Embassy Healthcare
Legal business name
Embassy of Scranton, LLC
Owner or managerRoleShare
AARON HANDLER REVOCABLE TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50%
ALMEKY, IBRAHIMADP OF THE SNF—
ALMEKY, IBRAHIMMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY—
ANDREWS, HEATHERINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF—
BEVERLY ENTERPRISES - PENNSYLVANIA, INC.ADP OF THE SNF—
BEVERLY ENTERPRISES LLCADP OF THE SNF—
BEVERLY HEALTH AND REHABILITIATION SERVICES, INCADP OF THE SNF—
DRUMM INTERMEDIARY SUB CO LLCADP OF THE SNF—
DRUMM MERGER COADP OF THE SNF—
DRUMM MERGER CO SUB LLCADP OF THE SNF—
FILLMORE STRATEGIC INVESTORS LLCADP OF THE SNF—
FINN, NICHOLASINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
395273
Certified beds
139
Average residents per day
79.4
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
October 31, 1969
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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