Scranton Health Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Scranton Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Dec 21, 2023

  Based on observation, review of clinical records, select facility policy, and incident reports, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to implement adequate safety measures, including sufficient staff supervision, of a resident identified as at high risk for falls, to prevent a fall with serious head injury to one resident (Resident 87) out of 12 sampled Findings include: Review of the facility Fall Prevention and Management Policy last revised February 3, 2023, indicated that residents will be assess for fall risk(s) on admission, quarterly, after any fall, and as needed. If risks are identified, preventive measures will be put in place and care planned. All falls will be reviewed and investigated. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Apr 15, 2021

  Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for the storage of resident care equipment, belongings and facility storage. Findings include: During an environmental tour of the facility on April 13, 2021 at approximately 1 PM, the room labeled Resident Storage located in the SP hallway, revealed that both clean resident care supplies ,used (soiled) resident equipment and the facility supply of PPE (personal protective equipment, disposable gowns and surgical masks and N-95 masks were stored in this room. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 18, 2026

  Based on observation, review of select facility policy, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain acceptable practices for the storage and service of food to prevent the potential for contamination and microbial growth in food, which increased the risk of food-borne illness in the food and nutrition services department. Findings include: Food safety and inspection standards for safe food handling indicate that everything that comes in contact with food must be kept clean, and food that is mishandled can lead to foodborne illness. Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF602Nov 1, 2024

  Based on a review of the facility's abuse prohibition policy and procedures and facility documentation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement measures to deter misappropriation of resident property by failing to thoroughly investigate potential misappropriation of resident property for two of 14 residents sampled (Resident 9 and 90). Findings include: A review of a facility policy for Abuse, neglect and exploitation reviewed July 2024 revealed, It is the facility's policy to investigate all allegations, suspicions and incidents of abuse, neglect, involuntary seclusion, intimidation, exploitation of residents, misappropriation of resident property and injuries of unknown injury. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF690Nov 1, 2024

  Based on a review of clinical records, select facility policy and staff interviews it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement individualized measures for the toileting needs of three residents out of 14 sampled residents for bowel and bladder management (Residents 19, 34, and 20). Findings included: A review of a facility policy entitled Continence Management Program that was last reviewed by the facility on October 28, 2024, indicated the facility would develop a plan designed to manage incontinence according to the resident's needs and capabilities. […]