ElderGrade
B

70/100

Above average

Green Ridge Care Center

2741 Boulevard Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509

CMS 4/5 stars #6 of 16 in Lackawanna County (570) 344-6121
Certified beds
95
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $8,018 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.64 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 51% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $8,018 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.66 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.64 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.40 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 50.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 11 citations

Last standard health inspection: November 14, 2025 (9 months ago).

D Nov 14, 2025 F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 14, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 31, 2025 F0697

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 31, 2025 F0881

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 31, 2025 F0660

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 31, 2025 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 31, 2025 F0791

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Feb 2, 2024 F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Actual harm to a resident

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP, which operates 127 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
VOLPE, BENJAMIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WEISBERG, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NICOLUZAKIS, GREGORY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
VOLPE, BENJAMIN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WEISBERG, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SHG MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MALIA, GARY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SAKALAS, LORI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BUNDLE TENANT LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
RKL LLP Organization ADP OF THE SNF
SABER GOVERNANCE LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Green Ridge Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Green Ridge Care Center? +

Green Ridge Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (70 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Green Ridge Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.66 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Green Ridge Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 11 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Green Ridge Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Green Ridge Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.