01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-03-26 | 7 | 2026-03-26 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-05-08 | 6 | 2025-05-08 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-07-25 | 20 | 2024-07-25 | 0 |
CMS CCN 3956252026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Marywood Heights
2500 Adams Avenue · Scranton, PA 18509 · Lackawanna County
Certified beds72CMS provider file
Recent citation rows35current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
35 rows in the current release
3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 6 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-03-26 · HEALTHF0565Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-292026-03-26 · HEALTHF0600Severity G · isolated actual harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-29 · complaint2026-03-26 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-292026-03-26 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-292026-03-26 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-292026-03-26 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-292026-03-26 · HEALTHF0757Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-292025-05-08 · FIREE0026Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-232025-05-08 · FIREE0032Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-232025-05-08 · HEALTHF0565Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-102025-05-08 · HEALTHF0684Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-10 · complaint2025-05-08 · HEALTHF0697Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-102025-05-08 · HEALTHF0755Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-10 · complaint2025-05-08 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-102025-05-08 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-10 · complaint2024-07-25 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-102024-07-25 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-102024-07-25 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-102024-07-25 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-10 · complaint2024-07-25 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-102024-07-25 · HEALTHF0740Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-10 · complaint2024-07-25 · HEALTHF0756Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-102024-07-25 · HEALTHF0757Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-102024-07-25 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-1003 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-25 | Fine | $32,646 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- KLINGERMAN, DANIELIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50% · since 12/01/2019
- KLINGERMAN, DAVIDIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST20% · since 12/01/2019
- LACKAWANNA HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES LLCOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2019
- WELKOM, KARENIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2024
- LIBERTY HEALTHCARE MGT LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2019
- SWEETZ, MELISSAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2019
- LIBERTY HEALTHCARE MGT LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/14/2025
- SWEETZ, MELISSAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/25/2024
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.03per resident day
RN hours0.59per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.78per resident day
Staff turnover45.7%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Scranton ledger →Other published facilities nearby
Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center327 beds · CMS overall 3/534 citation rowsAllied Services Transitional Rehab Unit51 beds · CMS overall 5/56 citation rowsElan Skilled Nursing And Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li145 beds · CMS overall 2/532 citation rowsEmbassy Of Scranton139 beds · CMS overall 1/5126 citation rowsGino J Merli Veterans Center196 beds · CMS overall 5/511 citation rowsGreen Ridge Care Center95 beds · CMS overall 4/519 citation rowsLinwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center102 beds · CMS overall 1/571 citation rowsScranton Health Care Center44 beds · CMS overall 4/529 citation rows