LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
100 LINWOOD AVENUE, Scranton, PA 18505
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How LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 102-bed nonprofit 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 staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.6%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 102 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% 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: 16.5% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (44% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (37% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.1% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Scranton.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.1% here versus 4.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 102 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
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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