Nursing home / skilled nursing
Green Ridge Care Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Scranton, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2741 BOULEVARD AVENUE |
| City | Scranton |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP code | 18509 |
| County | Lackawanna |
| Phone | 570-344-6121 |
| Website | https://www.saberhealth.com/locations/green-ridge-care-center/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395067 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 95 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | February 21, 1972 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Green Ridge Care Center is in 2741 BOULEVARD AVENUE, Scranton, PA 18509. Phone: 570-344-6121. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4, staffing 2, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 26.000; 1 federal fines totaling $8018.00; total nursing staff turnover 55.9%.
More about this provider
| Saber Healthcare's location page presents Green Ridge Care Center, established in 2005, as providing state-of-the-art skilled nursing care near I-81, I-84 and U.S. Route 11 in the Scranton area, offering long-term care, short-term senior rehabilitation therapy and skilled nursing services to older adults, with physical, occupational and speech therapists helping patients reach their highest physical and functional potential, as part of a CCRC offering different levels of care. | |
| Services and programs | Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Speech Therapy; Short-Term Care; Long-Term Care; Hospice Care; Respite Care; 24-hour Skilled Nursing Care; long-term care, short-term senior rehabilitation therapy and skilled nursing services; as part of a CCRC, different levels of care; music and pet therapy, summer cookouts and other activities; physical therapy program includes a home evaluation for patients returning home |
| Who it serves | Older adults / senior patients in the Scranton and Wilkes Barre area |
| Accreditation | Facility states it proudly holds an award from the American Health Care Association (AHCA) as part of the 2020 Quality Initiative Recognition Program, for one or more of: safely reduced long-stay and short-stay hospitalizations; improved long-stay or short-stay satisfaction; safely reduced the use of antipsychotic medications, or improved short-stay functional improvement or long-stay worsening mobility |
| Visiting and contact details | Site invites readers to call the facility to schedule a tour; skilled nursing units feature in-room TV and cable service; no visiting hours, street address, or phone number were printed in the opened page text |
| Website | https://www.saberhealth.com/locations/green-ridge-care-center/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.60 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.57 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 32 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 26.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 32 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-09-11 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.53217 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 31.3 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 1.08645 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55.9 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.09235 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.69096 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.88127 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.41026 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.29145 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 8018.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 461 |
| Chain Name | SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP |
| Legal Business Name | GREEN RIDGE HEALTHCARE GROUP, LLC |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.3 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 2.2 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 126 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 3.0 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.7 |
| 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 | 87.1 |
| 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 Green Ridge Care Center
Where is Green Ridge Care Center located?
Green Ridge Care Center is at 2741 BOULEVARD AVENUE, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509.
What care and services does Green Ridge Care Center offer?
Green Ridge Care Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Green Ridge Care Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. Green Ridge Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Green Ridge Care Center's quality rating?
CMS gives Green Ridge Care Center an overall star rating of 5 out of 5.
How do I contact Green Ridge Care Center?
Call Green Ridge Care Center at 570-344-6121.
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.