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Gino J Merli Veterans Center

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

401 PENN AVENUE, Scranton, PA 18503

196 Beds
Medicare Since 2009

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401 PENN AVENUE
Scranton, PA 18503

About Gino J Merli Veterans Center

Nursing home overview and details

Gino J Merli Veterans Center is a government-operated nursing home in Scranton, PA, serving Lackawanna County and the surrounding community. The facility has 196 certified beds with an average daily census of 182.8 residents.

Gino J Merli Veterans Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2009, bringing 17 years of experience in long-term care.

Gino J Merli Veterans Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Scranton, PA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating5/5 Stars
Certified Beds196
Avg. Residents/Day182.8
OwnershipGovernment - State
Provider TypeMedicaid
Family CouncilBoth
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyLackawanna

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Gino J Merli Veterans Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Very Good

Quality Measures

Excellent

Staffing

Excellent

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Gino J Merli Veterans Center provides 5.19 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.92 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 31.5%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 25.6%. Weekend staffing averages 4.39 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.92
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.19
Total Nurse Turnover Rate31.5%
RN Turnover Rate25.6%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)4.39

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Gino J Merli Veterans Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Gino J Merli Veterans Center

What is the CMS rating for Gino J Merli Veterans Center?

Gino J Merli Veterans Center has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Gino J Merli Veterans Center have?

Gino J Merli Veterans Center has 196 certified beds with an average daily census of 182.8 residents.

What type of facility is Gino J Merli Veterans Center?

Gino J Merli Veterans Center is a government - state nursing home serving Lackawanna County in Scranton, PA.

How many doctors practice at Gino J Merli Veterans Center?

Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Gino J Merli Veterans Center.

Does Gino J Merli Veterans Center have any safety concerns?

Gino J Merli Veterans Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·