GINO J MERLI VETERANS CENTER

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How GINO J MERLI VETERANS CENTER Compares

GINO J MERLI VETERANS CENTER is a 196-bed government-owned nursing facility in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.1%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 196 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.

Among the 9 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Scranton, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.9% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
• Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (65% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% (48% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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