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Gino J Merli Veterans Center

401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

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Gino J Merli Veterans Center is a nursing home in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(570) 961-4300
Last standard health inspection
April 10, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
196
Residents per day, on average
182.5
Ownership type
Government - State
Legal business name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (6 vs 31).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 10, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.

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  2. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on April 10, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.

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  3. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 6, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0757. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

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  4. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 6, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0321. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0919. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

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  5. 1 citation

    Health inspection on May 13, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    124 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2025.

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  6. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 16, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2024.

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  7. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 16, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 21, 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 21, 2024.

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Questions

When was Gino J Merli Veterans Center last inspected?

CMS lists April 10, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Gino J Merli Veterans Center have?

CMS lists 6 health citations since August 16, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Gino J Merli Veterans Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Gino J Merli Veterans Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Gino J Merli Veterans Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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