Embassy of Scranton

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Embassy of Scranton, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jan 28, 2026

  Based on observations, review of clinical records, facility policies, facility investigative documentation, video surveillance, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that the environment remained as free of accident hazards as possible and failed to provide adequate supervision and environmental safety to prevent an avoidable accident. This failure placed one of eight residents reviewed (Resident 1) in Immediate Jeopardy to their health and safety due to the high likelihood of serious injury or death from falls or self-harm.Findings include: A clinical record review revealed that Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses to include anxiety (a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry or fear) and major… […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF692Aug 13, 2026

  Based on clinical record review, review of facility policy, and staff and responsible party interviews, it was determined the facility failed to adequately monitor and respond to significant weight loss and declining food and fluid intake; failed to consistently obtain and evaluate weights; failed to consistently document meal and fluid intake; failed to timely notify the physician and responsible party of significant changes in weight and nutritional status; and failed to evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional and hydration interventions for one of ten residents reviewed (Resident 1) resulting in actual harm to Resident 1, who experienced progressive and significant weight loss and dehydration and subsequently required transfer to and admission at the hospital for acute kidney injury… […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Jun 11, 2026

  Based on clinical record review, facility policy review, external wound care records, hospital records, and staff and family interviews, it was determined the facility failed to provide necessary treatment and services consistent with professional standards of practice to assess, monitor, and treat an existing pressure injury for one of 10 residents reviewed (Resident 1) resulting in actual harm.Findings include: According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, the pressure ulcer best practice bundle incorporates three critical components in preventing pressure ulcers: Comprehensive skin assessment, standardized pressure ulcer risk assessment, care planning, and implementation to address the areas of risk. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Aug 9, 2023

  Based on review of clinical records and select resident incident/accident reports and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to timely re-evaluate the effectiveness of planned safety interventions and revise the resident's fall prevention plan to include the provision of supervision necessary to prevent falls and serious injury, a closed head injury with intracranial bleeding, to one of two residents sampled (Resident 1). Findings include: A review of the clinical record revealed that Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses to include vascular dementia , muscle weakness, diabetes and repeated falls. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 7, 2022

  Based on observations, a review of clinical records and select facility investigation reports and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide necessary staff supervision for a resident with a history of falls and unsafe behaviors that increased the resident's risk for falls and injuries to prevent falls with serious head injuries, a subarachnoid hemorrhage and an intercranial hemorrhage, for one resident out of 8 residents reviewed (Resident 1 ). Findings include: A review of the clinical record of Resident 1 revealed admission to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included cerebral infarction(stroke), toxic [CONDITION(S)], (occurs when toxic chemicals, or a chemical imbalance caused by an infection, affects brain function), anxiety, lack of… […]