Green Ridge Care Center
2741 Boulevard Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509
Green Ridge Care 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.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (570) 344-6121
- Last standard health inspection
- September 11, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 95
- Residents per day, on average
- 87.1
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Green Ridge Healthcare Group, LLC
- Chain
- Saber Healthcare Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (13 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on September 11, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Citation F0694. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS has cited this home for F0697 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 11, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0324. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2026.
Citation K0355. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 6, 2026.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on November 14, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 9, 2025.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on November 14, 2025
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 December 22, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
5 citations
Health inspection on January 31, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0697. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2025.
Citation F0881. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2025.
Citation F0660. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2025.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2025.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2025.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 31, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 February 21, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
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 February 21, 2025.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fine
February 2, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $8,018 on February 2, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SHG MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2019
- MALIA, GARYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/25/2024
- SAKALAS, LORIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/06/2024
Questions
When was Green Ridge Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists September 11, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Green Ridge Care Center have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since January 31, 2025. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Green Ridge Care Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,018 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Green Ridge Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Green Ridge Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.