Nursing home / skilled nursing
Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Scranton, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 SMALLACOMBE DRIVE |
| City | Scranton |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP code | 18501 |
| County | Lackawanna |
| Phone | 570-348-1424 |
| Website | https://www.allied-services.org/services/skilled-nursing/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 396074 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 327 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | February 15, 2001 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | Y |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center is in 303 SMALLACOMBE DRIVE, Scranton, PA 18501. Phone: 570-348-1424. Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 3, staffing 4, quality measures 4). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 38.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 33.0%.
More about this provider
| Allied Services' Skilled Nursing Centers in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre provide comprehensive care for both short-term and long-term patients, delivering personalized physical rehab services alongside round-the-clock nursing care; the Scranton center offers a dedicated memory care unit and the region's only dedicated respiratory unit. | |
| Services and programs | Comprehensive care for short-term and long-term patients: personalized physical rehab alongside round-the-clock nursing care; long-term care; short-term rehab; short-term pulmonary rehab; memory care in a dedicated Scranton unit (long-term, short-term and respite care, round-the-clock nursing, therapeutic recreational programming, ADL assistance, exercise and physical/occupational/speech/music/cognitive therapy, WanderGuard anti-wandering system); dedicated respiratory unit in Scranton — the only one in the region — led by a board-certified pulmonologist, with tracheotomy care, CPAP & BiPAP therapy, ventilator unit, nebulizer therapy, chest physiotherapy, oxygen therapy and related specialty services, staffed 24/7 by licensed respiratory therapists; nursing services including restorative nursing, wound care, dementia nursing and rehabilitation nursing; recreational therapy; social services; dietary services; remote patient monitoring (Somatix SafeBeing); private and semi-private rooms and restaurant-style dining |
| Who it serves | Short-term and long-term patients; individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other senior dementias (dedicated memory care unit); medically complex respiratory patients, post-acute and chronic long-term |
| Accreditation | Site states its Skilled Nursing Centers have earned awards including U.S. News & World Report's ranking of Best Nursing Home for long-term care |
| Visiting and contact details | Referrals/admissions for Scranton published on the opened pages: call 570-348-1215. No visiting hours or street address printed on the opened pages. |
| Website | https://www.allied-services.org/services/skilled-nursing/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 3 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.72 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.12 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 40 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 38.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 32 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 40 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 32 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-05-01 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 9 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 7 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 7 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 3 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.45448 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 18.8 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 1.03136 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.0 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.83530 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.55802 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.55873 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.34025 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.17720 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | ALLIED SERVICES SKILLED NURSING CENTER |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 289.6 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center
Where is Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center located?
Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center is at 303 SMALLACOMBE DRIVE, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18501.
What care and services does Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center offer?
Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center's quality rating?
CMS gives Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center an overall star rating of 3 out of 5.
How do I contact Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center?
Call Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center at 570-348-1424.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Pennsylvania can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.