Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior Li, Scranton
1101 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18510 · 1.3 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality4/5
- 145 beds
- Nonprofit
Nursing Home in Scranton, PA · CMS Data August 2026
Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
How Does Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Rate?
Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 102-bed nonprofit nursing home in Scranton, PA. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on March 6, 2026, cited 14 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 14
- Certified beds
- 102
100 Linwood Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | March 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 14 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 6 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $113,348 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 1 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 17% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 4.6% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 3.1% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 9.2% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 10.0% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
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About the Home
| Certified beds | 102 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 94 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | PENNSYLVANIA LTC INC |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | September 1986 |
| Councils | Resident council and family council |
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