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Green Ridge Care Center
2741 Boulevard Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509 · Lackawanna County · (570) 344-6121
95 certified beds, about 86 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1972
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395067 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 14, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
Of 11 health citations since September 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,018 in the last three years; the largest was $8,018, and the latest is dated February 2, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.66 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.64 of those hours.
50.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Saber Healthcare Group, an affiliated group of 126 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
109/23
302/24
501/25
211/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 11 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
7D
3E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
November 14, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, the facility's abuse prohibition policy and information provided by the facility it was determined the facility failed to conduct an investigation into an injury of an unknown source to rule out abuse and/or neglect and failed to implement corrective actions, and submit the results of the completed investigation to the State Survey Agency within five working days of the incident as evidenced by one of 18 residents reviewed (Resident 44).
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of select facility policy. controlled sub stance shift to shift count records, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to implement procedures to promote accurate controlled medication records on three of three medication carts observed.
January 31, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide effective pain management, administer pain medication as prescribed by the physician, and attempt non-pharmacological interventions prior to administering narcotic pain medication prescribed on an as-needed (PRN) basis for one (1) of three (3) residents sampled for pain (Resident 18).
- E Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, staff interview, facility policy, and the facility's infection assessment tool, it was determined the facility failed to consistently implement its antibiotic stewardship protocols for initiating antibiotic use in accordance with the established infection prevention and control guidelines for two residents out of 19 sampled (Residents 34 and 71).
- D Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and staff interviews it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement an individualized discharge plan for one of 19 residents reviewed (Resident 3) to reflect the resident's discharge goals. Findings Include: Clinical record review revealed that Resident 3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses to include atrial fibrillation (an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm). Review of a quarterly Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS- a federally mandated standardized assessment process completed at specific intervals to plan resident care) dated January 15, 2025, indicated the resident had a BIMS (brief interview mental screener that aids in detecting cognitive impairment) score of 15 indicating she was cognitively intact. [...]
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to assure the presence of documented evidence of clinical necessity for administration of an antibiotic drug for two residents out of five sampled residents for unnecessary medication prescribing practices (Residents 34 and 71).
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to offer routine annual dental services for one Medicaid payor source (Resident 23) out of 19 sampled residents.
February 2, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- G Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and select facility policy and incident reports, and staff interviews it was revealed that the facility failed to assure that one of 18 residents reviewed was free of a significant medication error (Resident 81), which compromised the resident's clinical condition and required corrective treatment to reverse the effects of the error.
- E Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the presence of physician documentation of the clinical rationale for the continued use of multiple psychoactive medications, including antipsychotic and duplicate drug therapy for anxiety disorder, prescribed for one resident out of five sampled residents (Resident 73).
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to act upon identified declines in bowel and bladder function and implement individualized approaches to restore normal bowel and bladder function to the extent possible for one out of 18 sampled residents (Resident 36).
September 8, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and resident incident/accident reports, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate staff supervision as planned to monitor a resident with known unsafe behavior to prevent an unsupervised exit from the facility and threat to the resident's safety while ambulating outside the facility for one resident (Resident 1) out of seven reviewed.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 1 on November 14, 2025, 5 on January 31, 2025, 2 on February 2, 2024.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.66 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.64 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.40 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.91 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.11 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 50.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 38.5% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.15 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.77 on weekdays and 3.40 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 14.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.47 in April to June 2025 to 3.66 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.66 | 0.64 | 3.77 | 3.40 | 14.3% | 0 of 90 | 86 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.73 | 0.61 | 3.83 | 3.46 | 20.4% | 0 of 92 | 87 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.60 | 0.57 | 3.72 | 3.29 | 23.0% | 0 of 92 | 88 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.47 | 0.54 | 3.59 | 3.17 | 27.3% | 0 of 91 | 89 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.4 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 31.6 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.7 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.8 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.1 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: GREEN RIDGE HEALTHCARE GROUP, LLC. CMS links this home to Saber Healthcare Group, a group of 126 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volpe, Benjamin | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Shg Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Malia, Gary | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/25/2024 | |
| Sakalas, Lori | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/06/2024 | |
| Bundle Tenant LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/10/2025 | |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2011 | |
| Rkl LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/26/2023 | |
| Saber Governance LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Scranton Health Investors | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/01/2015 | |
| Shg Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| The Huntington National Bank | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/19/2019 | |
| Malia, Gary | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/25/2024 | |
| Musto, Kevin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Sakalas, Lori | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/06/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on November 14, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on January 31, 2025: "Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on November 14, 2025: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 31, 2025: "Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.40 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.53.
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Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Pennsylvania. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Care Facility Locator, where Pennsylvania publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Green Ridge Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Green Ridge Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Green Ridge Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on November 14, 2025. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Green Ridge Care Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,018 in the last three years.
- Does Green Ridge Care Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Green Ridge Care Center?
- CMS lists 19 owners and managers, and links the home to Saber Healthcare Group. Legal business name: GREEN RIDGE HEALTHCARE GROUP, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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