Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 18503 (Scranton, PA)
The current data maps 8 listed providers to ZIP 18503 in Scranton, PA, covering 1 nursing homes, 2 home care agencies, 2 senior housing, 3 community health centers. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 5.0 out of 5.
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Data profile for ZIP 18503
The current data profiles the 8 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 18503: 1 (13%) carries a published CMS overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 other, 1 government. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at GINO J MERLI VETERANS CENTER (government). 450 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 5.40 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 19.4%.
| Providers on record | 8 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 8 (13%) |
| Average overall rating | 5.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | GINO J MERLI VETERANS CENTER (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 other, 1 government |
| Certified beds (total) | 450 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
What to weigh in ZIP 18503
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 18503, 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 18503
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Home Care Agencies | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Senior Housing | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Community Health Centers | 3 | View ZIP directory |
Listed providers in ZIP 18503
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caring Community Health Center - Mount Pleasant | Community Health Center | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| Geneva House | Senior Housing | Not rated | other | 49 | 0 |
| GINO J MERLI VETERANS CENTER | Nursing Home | 5.0 | government | 196 | 0 |
| Lackawanna College | Community Health Center | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| Mulberry Tower | Senior Housing | Not rated | other | 205 | 0 |
| SWEET HOME PRIMARY CARE OF SCRANTON | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| The Wright Center for Community Health Friendship House Practice | Community Health Center | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| UNIVERSAL CAREWORKS LLC | Home Care Agency | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
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Data sources
Source: public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry (NPPES), and HUD (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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