Public Record
Green Ridge Care Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 95
- Avg. residents per day
- 86.8
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 20
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2025-11-14
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Citations
20 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0660Generalpotential for harm
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0697Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0791Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0760Seriousactual harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- Inspection3 deficiencies
F 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of clinical records, the facility's abuse prohibition policy and information provided by the…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection3 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection10 deficiencies
- Inspection10 deficiencies
F 0660 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of clinical records and staff interviews it was determined the facility…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection5 deficiencies
- Inspection5 deficiencies
F 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Green Ridge Care Center?
- Green Ridge Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Scranton, PA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 395067.
- What is the CMS rating for Green Ridge Care Center?
- Green Ridge Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Green Ridge Care Center have?
- Green Ridge Care Center is certified for 95 beds. It serves an average of 86.8 residents per day.
- How many citations does Green Ridge Care Center have?
- Green Ridge Care Center has 20 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Green Ridge Care Center last inspected?
- Green Ridge Care Center was last inspected on November 14, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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