Marywood Heights
MARYWOOD HEIGHTS in SCRANTON, PA — inspection on March 26, 2026.
Found 7 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited MARYWOOD HEIGHTS in SCRANTON, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0565 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MARYWOOD HEIGHTS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.
Federal health inspectors cited MARYWOOD HEIGHTS in SCRANTON, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0600 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-03-26.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MARYWOOD HEIGHTS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.
Federal health inspectors cited MARYWOOD HEIGHTS in SCRANTON, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MARYWOOD HEIGHTS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.
Federal health inspectors cited MARYWOOD HEIGHTS in SCRANTON, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MARYWOOD HEIGHTS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.
Federal health inspectors cited MARYWOOD HEIGHTS in SCRANTON, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MARYWOOD HEIGHTS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.
Federal health inspectors cited MARYWOOD HEIGHTS in SCRANTON, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MARYWOOD HEIGHTS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.
Federal health inspectors cited MARYWOOD HEIGHTS in SCRANTON, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0757 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of MARYWOOD HEIGHTS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.