Gino J Merli Veterans Center

401 Penn Avenue, Scranton PA, 18503

Resident Review Score
9.5
|
Most Loved
Starting price

$1,590

For this area
$$$
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Gino J Merli Veterans Center is a nursing home in Scranton, PA, with 196 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. Gino J Merli Veterans Center offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Gino J Merli Veterans Center offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $1,590 and range up to $8,517 per month. The average price in the community is $5,054, which is higher than the average cost of $5,053 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is less than the state average. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is Medicaid certified.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.9 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 2.3 hours with licensed nurses (0.8 by an RN and 1.5 by an LPN) and 2.6 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

To ensure the safety of all residents, the facility provides an emergency call system. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a number of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are seven hospitals within 25 miles of Gino J Merli Veterans Center. The two closest hospitals are Regional Hospital Of Scranton, which is 0.5 miles away, and Moses Taylor Hospital, which is 0.7 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The overall quality and staff are both rated as excellent with ratings of 5.

Some of the key amenities available at Gino J Merli Veterans Center are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Parking
  • Activity Center
  • Beauty & Barber
  • Nearby Shopping

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(570) 961-4300

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Pricing for Gino J Merli Veterans Center

$5,053Avg. Local Starting Price
Gino J Merli Veterans Center$1,590

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,577
  • In Wilkes Barre-Scranton$5,053
  • In PA$5,742

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Resident Review Score
9.5
|
Most Loved
#3 in Scranton, PA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved7
Loved0
Good1
Average0
Below Average0

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received a wealth of positive feedback for its professional, caring, and engaged staff, as well as the high level of service provided. Many have praised the excellent care residents receive, highlighting both the staff's dedication and the quality of the meals. The facility is not only appreciated for its convenient location but also for its commitment to honoring veterans, showcasing respect and gratitude for their service. Additionally, the initiative of bringing joy to residents through volunteer visits, including those with pets, was warmly mentioned, suggesting a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
However, an isolated complaint was noted regarding two workers who appeared judgmental towards an individual taking pictures near the premises, although this seems to be a singular occurrence that does not reflect the overall sentiment. Despite this minor criticism, the community is highly recommended by many for its incredible service, wonderful staff, and the honorable recognition it provides to veterans, making it a place of dignity and respect for those who have served.

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ANNUAL DATA

Gino J Merli Veterans Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

196
121.6

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

5
2.2

Local Avg

health inspection

4
2.1

Local Avg

quality

5
3.5

Local Avg

staff

5
2.2

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
0.1

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
1.6

Local Avg

fines

1
1.7

Local Avg

amount of fines

$69,654
$44,424

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.5

Local Avg

total nurse hours

5
3.5

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

4
3.2

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.4

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

34
48

Local Avg

registered nurses

24
47.1

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    GINO J MERLI VETERANS CENTER

  • Ownership type

    Government - State

  • Federal Provider Number

    39A433

  • Provider SSA county code

    420

  • Certification

    Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    January 01, 2009

  • Type of council

    Both

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Gino J Merli Veterans Center

Outdoor Areas
Parking
Activity Center
Beauty & Barber
Nearby Shopping

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

0 Health Standard Deficiencies

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Complaints Reported

0 Total Deficiencies Reported

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

Accommodations

Wifi

Cable TV

Housekeeping

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Parking

Occupancy

196 Total Units

Safety

24-hour Security

Emergency Call System

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Bingo

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Movie Nights

Social Outings

Tv / Movie Nights

Care

Assisted Living

Dental Care

Medication Management

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Maintenance

Additional Features

Catholic

Certified By Medicare

Dining & Nutrition

Healthy Snacks

Meals Provided

Neighborhood

Nearby Shopping

Hospitals

Regional Hospital Of Scranton

746 Jefferson Avenue

Distance: 0.5 miles

Moses Taylor Hospital

700 Quincy Avenue

Distance: 0.7 miles

Community Medical Center

1800 Mulberry Street

Distance: 1.3 miles

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Distance: 13.9 miles

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Distance: 14.0 miles

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