EMBASSY OF SCRANTON
824 ADAMS AVENUE, Scranton, PA 18510
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How EMBASSY OF SCRANTON Compares
EMBASSY OF SCRANTON is a 139-bed for-profit nursing facility in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.6%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 139 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 61% occupied.
Among the 9 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Scranton, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (80% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.4% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask EMBASSY OF SCRANTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing EMBASSY OF SCRANTON with other nursing homes in Scranton.
How is EMBASSY OF SCRANTON addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help EMBASSY OF SCRANTON keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is EMBASSY OF SCRANTON doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 27.4% here versus 22.5% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is EMBASSY OF SCRANTON's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 61% occupancy across 139 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at EMBASSY OF SCRANTON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does EMBASSY OF SCRANTON lag behind other Scranton options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 9 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Scranton
Scranton sits in Lackawanna County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 41,918 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 42.1 years
- Median household income
- $54,064
- Median home value
- $154,700
Demographics for Lackawanna County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Scranton.
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