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Gino J Merli Veterans Center
401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
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(800) 780-8101To Reach a Resident
(570) 961-4300Estimated Pricing
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This detailed information was obtained directly from the Admissions and Outreach Coordinator at Gino J Merli Veterans Center via email on Jan. 25, 2024.
Understanding Wait and Processing Times
I am unable to give a 100% guarantee regarding wait or processing times; however, I can offer an approximation, which varies for each of the six homes.
- DVVH – 4 MONTHS
- GMVC – 5 TO 8 MONTHS
- HVH – 1 TO 3 MONTHS
- PSSH – 4 TO 5 MONTHS
- SEVC – 2 to 4 MONTHS
- SWVC – 3 TO 6 MONTHS
This is only for Skilled nursing.
If the applicant is spouse of non-vet, then it’s different wait time.
If the applicant is eligible for Personal care, or Secure Unit then it’s different.
For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
This senior living facility has garnered a variety of positive reviews, highlighting its dedication to veterans, excellent care, professional staff, and convenient location. Reviewers have expressed deep appreciation for the respect and honor shown towards veterans, with one group even donating an American flag to the facility. The care provided is frequently described as excellent, with one reviewer specifically noting the high level of care received and the excellent communication regarding care.
Staff members are praised for being very caring, engaged, and professional. The facility itself is described as great, and the service as incredible. Volunteers, including those with pets, have had positive experiences bringing joy to residents and staff alike. However, there was a minor complaint about workers from the facility behaving judgmentally towards an individual taking pictures nearby.
Overall, the consensus among reviewers is that this is a highly recommended facility for veterans and others seeking senior living accommodations, thanks to its caring people, professional care, and the overall positive impact it has on its residents and their families.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 2009
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 196
Total current residents: 134
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $69654
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-18 | 2022-12-02 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction. |
| 2022-10-18 | 2022-12-02 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-10-18 | 2022-12-02 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-10-18 | 2022-12-02 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-11 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-11 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-11 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-04-05 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-04-05 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-04-05 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-04-05 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2021-02-10 | 2021-04-05 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-01-26 | $11,053 |
| 2021-12-03 | $69,654 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Scranton which is 0.3 miles away and has a population of 77,118 (large town).
- The average income is $48,748, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 50.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 165 days of rain, 53 days of snow and 146 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year
- The median age is 38.5 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 6.56% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 10.46% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 7% Black or African-American, 12% Hispanic or Latino, and 75% White.
- The crime rate is 6.07 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.27 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.56 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.44 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.66 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 272.0, Moderate Days 31.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Redner's
0.2 miles awayPrice Rite
1.0 miles awayGerrity's
1.3 miles awayGerrity's Supermarket
1.3 miles awayRiccardos Market
1.3 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
FlixBus Scranton
1.0 miles awayBanks
PenFed Credit Union
0.1 miles awayPNC Bank
0.2 miles awayFidelity Bank
0.2 miles awayFirst National Community Bank
0.3 miles awayWells Fargo
0.3 miles awayHospitals
Regional Hospital of Scranton
0.4 miles awayMoses Taylor Hospital
0.6 miles awayGeisinger Community Medical Center
1.2 miles awayAllied Rehab Hospital
2.3 miles awayClarks Summit State Hospital
5.9 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
0.3 miles awaySheeley's Drug Store
0.3 miles awayThe Prescription Center
0.3 miles awayWalgreens
1.1 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.3 miles awayDentists
Rink E. Susan Dmd
9.2 miles awayPatrick J Adonizio, DMD
9.7 miles awayAM Baloga
10.0 miles awayFamily Dentistry
10.4 miles awayNahas Donahue Orthodontics
11.1 miles awayParks
Heritage Trail
0.1 miles awayPrayer Garden
0.1 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
The Marketplace at Steamtown
0.4 miles awayViewmont Mall
3.1 miles awayBirney Mall
3.2 miles awayWyoming Valley Mall
14.8 miles awayWyoming Valley Mall Food Court
14.8 miles awayCulture
Laura Craig Gallery
0.2 miles awayScranton Cultural Center
0.2 miles awayArtworks Gallery & Studio
0.4 miles awaySmurfit Arts Center
0.5 miles awayAfa Gallery
0.5 miles awayRestaurants
Scanlan's
0.2 miles awayCami Mari Gourmet Deli
0.2 miles awaySambucca Grille
0.2 miles awayPosh at The Scranton Club
0.2 miles awayTerra Preta
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