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LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

100 FLORIDA AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA 18505
Score: 15 / 100

With a score of 15/100, Linwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center ranks in the bottom tier of Pennsylvania nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Linwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is near the national average, with 3.72 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 59 deficiencies at Linwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.72 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.90 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.31 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.34 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.29 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

59
Total Deficiencies
Sep 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 4 Minor 🟠 54 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0757 Severity D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0582 Severity D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 1.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.4% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 22.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $113,348

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 15 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
102
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8