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MERCY SNF
746 JEFFERSON AVENUE
SCRANTON, PA  18501

(570) 348-7553

Size (date of last inspection: 20060413)
22 total beds available
20 current residents
91% occupied

Staff Presence
5.25 nurse hours per resident per day
2.74 with Registered Nurses
0.97 with Licensed Practical Nurses
1.54 with Certified Nurse Assistants

Medicare and Medicaid
Yes participant in Medicare
No participant in Medicaid

Administration Details
  • This home is owned by a non-profit corporation
  • This home is located within a hospital
  • The owner does own other homes
  • This home does not have resident or family councils

    Resident Details (survey date: 20060413)
    NA%Percent of High-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores
    NA%Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder
    NA%Percent of Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain
    NA%Percent of Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
    NA%Percent of Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
    2%Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Delirium
    NA%Percent of Low-Risk Residents Who Have Pressure Sores
    NA%Percent of Residents Who are More Depressed or Anxious
    NA%Percent of Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
    NA%Percent of Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair
    NA%Percent of Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
    NA%Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse
    NA%Percent of Residents Whose Need for Help With Daily Activities Has Increased
    8%Percent of Short-Stay Residents With Pressure Sores
    41%Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain

    Deficiencies Found in Home Inspections
    6
    1...12
    Environmental: Have a program to keep infection from spreading.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Widespread
    Survey Date: 20060413Corrected By: 20060607
    6
    1...12
    Environmental: Get rid of garbage properly.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Widespread
    Survey Date: 20060413Corrected By: 20060607
    6
    1...12
    Nutrition and Diet: Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Widespread
    Survey Date: 20050203Corrected By: 20050412
    5
    1...12
    Mistreatment: Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040128Corrected By: 20040326
    5
    1...12
    Environmental: Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20060413Corrected By: 20060607
    5
    1...12
    Administration: Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20060413Corrected By: 20060607
    5
    1...12
    Quality Care: Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20040128Corrected By: 20040326
    4
    1...12
    Resident Rights: Tell the resident completely about his or her health status.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20060413Corrected By: 20060607
    4
    1...12
    Quality Care: Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20050203Corrected By: 20050412
    4
    1...12
    Resident Assessment: Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20050203Corrected By: 20050412
    4
    1...12
    Quality Care: Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20060413Corrected By: 20060607
    4
    1...12
    Resident Assessment: Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20060413Corrected By: 20060607
    4
    1...12
    Resident Rights: Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20060413Corrected By: 20060607
    4
    1...12
    Administration: Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20050203Corrected By: 20050412
    4
    1...12
    Mistreatment: 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
    Level of Harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harmScope: Isolated
    Survey Date: 20060413Corrected By: 20060607
    2
    1...12
    Resident Rights: Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect.
    Level of Harm: Potential for minimal harmScope: Pattern
    Survey Date: 20060413Corrected By: 20060607

    Hospitals in Scranton:

    MOSES TAYLOR HOSPITAL
    700 QUINCY AVE
    SCRANTON, PA
    Phone: 7179632100

    MERCY HOSPITAL SCRANTON
    746 JEFFERSON AVE
    SCRANTON, PA
    Phone: 5703487100

    COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
    1822 MULBERRY ST
    SCRANTON, PA
    Phone: 5709697000


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