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Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior Li

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1101 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18510145 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 15 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (13 vs median 8.0)

Below average in PA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility offers clean surroundings and specialized rehab services, the recent reports of long wait times for basic assistance and inconsistent management are concerning. We strongly recommend visiting during off-hours to observe staff responsiveness and speaking directly with current families about their experience with management communication.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

15 reviews on Google
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab receives polarized feedback, with some visitors praising the facility's cleanliness and rehab resources, while family members report significant issues with management and responsiveness. Concerns frequently center on unprofessional staff behavior, long wait times for assistance, and inconsistent communication regarding resident care.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
FoodN/AStaff4.0Clean6.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms2.0Value1.0

Strengths

  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Professional and attentive nursing staff (noted by some)
  • Comprehensive rehab and wellness programs

Concerns

  • Slow response times to call lights and resident needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor management and inconsistent communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or rude staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02017(3)5.02018(1)1.02021(1)5.02022(1)4.22024(5)5.02025(2)5.02026(3)

Distribution · 16 analyzed

5
14
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
2

How They Respond to Reviews

13%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's focus on rehab and wellness, how do you integrate these programs into the daily routine for residents who are not in active therapy?
  • 2I noticed the staffing rating is quite strong; how does your team ensure that call lights are answered promptly and that residents feel their needs are addressed in a timely manner?
  • 3What is your standard process for keeping family members updated on changes in a resident's health or care plan, and who is the primary point of contact for these communications?
  • 4With 13 recent health inspection deficiencies, what specific steps has the leadership team taken to address those findings and improve the overall quality of care?
  • 5I see that you engage with feedback online; how do you use that input to foster a more professional and supportive environment among your staff?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for stabilizing a resident and communicating with the family immediately?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The facility is exceptionally clean and well-maintained, which immediately put my mind at ease. The staff members were incredibly professional, friendly, and attentive.

Visitor · 2025★★★★★

Why would it take one hour and ten minutes to answer a call to use the rest room

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

However, overall, management is an utter disgrace. I had to call there approx 5 x's a week with one problem or another. This was extremely frustrating and took up a lot of my time.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 15 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.50hrs
66%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.40hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
39%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.2%
Better than Avg
Here
0.2%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Lackawanna
4.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.4%
Better than Avg
Here
96.4%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Lackawanna
86.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.9%
Better than Avg
Here
11.9%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Lackawanna
16.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
25.8%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Lackawanna
27.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.4%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Lackawanna
22.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
90.2%
US
95.5%
PA
93.5%
Lackawanna
94.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.6%
Better than Avg
Here
95.6%
US
79.7%
PA
68.7%
Lackawanna
69.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.2%
Better than Avg
Here
88.2%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Lackawanna
68.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Better than Avg
Here
1.1%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Lackawanna
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

12deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (10.1)
7 complaint-triggered

This facility shows concerning patterns with families filing seven complaints leading to federal violations, including recurring pest control problems that appeared twice within two months. The most frequent issues involve quality of care, medication management, and resident rights, with problems spanning multiple surveys from 2024 through early 2026. While the facility has correction plans for all deficiencies, the persistence of issues like pest control and the volume of complaint-triggered violations suggest ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during any visit.

Jan 23, 2026Complaint
2
0812Immediate jeopardy · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0925Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Nov 21, 2025Complaint
3
0925Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Nov 21, 2025Routine
9
0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0744Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0808Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

0949Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Jan 24, 2025Routine
9
0625Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0791Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Sep 24, 2024Complaint
2
0557Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Feb 16, 2024Routine
6
0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 21, 2025

$19,105

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior Li

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Applegate, Mary RoseW-2 Managing EmployeeAffinity Health ServicesManagerApplegate, Mary RoseManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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