SeniorCareRanked
Pennsylvania/SCRANTON
30
Very Poor

MARYWOOD HEIGHTS

2500 ADAMS AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA 18509
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

MARYWOOD HEIGHTS is a 72-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing home located in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. It has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 30 out of 100, indicating below-average quality and potential concerns. Staff turnover is 47.1%. This facility has received 1 fine(s) totaling $32,646. 7 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection.

How This Compares

Trust Score30/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating2/5 stars (↓ Worse than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day4.1 hrs (↑ Better than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.62 hrs (↑ Better than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover47% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)
Deficiencies7 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • Abuse icon flagged by CMS
  • 1 fine(s) totaling $32,646
  • 1 penalty(ies) imposed

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day4.1
RN hours/resident/day0.62
Staff turnover47.1%
RN turnover44.4%

Facility Information

Beds72
Avg residents69.5
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Deficiencies (last inspection)7
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting MARYWOOD HEIGHTS

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

MARYWOOD HEIGHTS reports 4.1 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 47.1% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

Ask about their most recent inspection

7 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.