LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

CMS abuse icon · Lackawanna · PA · Non profit - Corporation · 102 certified beds · CCN 395717 · PENNSYLVANIA LTC INC


LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER operates 102 certified beds in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1986-09-01. It averages 94.1 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

CMS lists 61 health-inspection deficiencies for LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2026-07-01.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-07-01F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2026-07-01F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2026-03-06F0756, F0803, F0804Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E
2026-03-06F0656, F0658, F0695, F0697, F0755, F0761, F0940Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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. / Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.D
2025-09-23F0689, F0757Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D
2025-05-21F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-05-21F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2025-05-21F0582, F0641, F0692Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D
2025-05-21F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.B
2025-01-15F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2024-09-05F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.K
2024-09-05F0583, F0689, F0867, F0880Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-09-05F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.D
2024-09-05F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2024-07-23F0689, F0880Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-07-23F0583, F0656, F0684, F0867Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.D
2024-06-28F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2024-06-28F0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.F
2024-06-28F0609, F0610, F0625, F0690, F0692, F0697, F0713, F0725, F0741, F0838, F0868Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. / Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyE
2024-06-28F0641, F0689, F0791, F0806, F0880, F0881Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D
2024-06-28F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.C
2024-05-15F0580, F0689, F0842Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-01-31F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.B
2023-12-05F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.E
2023-12-05F0580, F0842Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D

Why was LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-05-15Fine$113,348

Has LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-08-1556

How is LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER staffed?

MeasureThis facilityPA average
Average number of residents per day94.1104.6

Who owns LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

LINWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name PENNSYLVANIA LTC INC.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTPENNSYLVANIA LTC INCsince 03/06/1990
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEROWE, WILLIAMsince 06/02/2011
CORPORATE DIRECTORDELOZIER, ARTHUR, DUGGAN, TIMOTHY, WALDROP, MARKsince 04/01/2018
CORPORATE OFFICERROWE, WILLIAM, WALDROP, MARKsince 04/01/2018
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLTHE GUARDIAN FOUNDATION INCsince 03/06/1990

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