Marywood Heights
Scranton, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395625) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $32,646
Phone: (570) 343-4065 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Marywood Heights has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Marywood Heights reports 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.7%.
Marywood Heights has 1 federal fine on record totaling $32,646.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare for more detail.
About this facility
Marywood Heights is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has 72 certified beds with an average of 70.2 residents, and has been certified since January 1984.
According to CMS Care Compare, Marywood Heights holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $32,646.00, and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record on Care Compare for details regarding this designation before making a decision.
There is no indication in the CMS data that Marywood Heights is part of a multi-facility chain, and no change of ownership has occurred in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Marywood Heights has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Marywood Heights is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 45.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $32,646.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program designation noted in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Marywood Heights has 72 certified beds with an average daily population of 70.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company, and there is no chain affiliation listed in the CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Marywood Heights has been certified since January 1, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM), each on a 1-to-5 star scale; Marywood Heights scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 5703434065 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 5703434065 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Marywood Heights at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395625?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.