nursing home in Wilkes Barre, PA

Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing

200 S. Meade Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 · (570) 823-6131

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing at a glance

Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing is a 133-bed non-profit nursing home in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.

Residents receive about 4 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (January 16, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 46.5% per year (state average 44.5%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
133
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
March 1, 1975
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Luzerne County
CMS Certification Number
395324

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.8 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.99 hrsPennsylvania average3.89 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.99 hrs3.89 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.56 hrs0.79 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.44 hrs2.19 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.44 hrs3.53 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)46.5%44.5%45.8%Average
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)40.9%39.9%42.9%Average
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility2Pennsylvania average10U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)2109Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1882.480.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Pennsylvania average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$25,774$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds133127107
Average residents per day11710586
Occupancy87.7%84%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.1%Pennsylvania average3.1%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.1%3.1%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)8.1%4.8%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)3.1%17.7%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)3.2%1.5%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)3.3%0.7%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)8.6%16.8%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)23.8%17%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)7.6%6.2%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%10.8%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.2%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)12.4%20%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)26.1%25.5%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%93.5%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.7%87.5%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility1.2%Pennsylvania average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.2%1.4%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)96.6%68.7%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)94%70%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 20 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
January 16, 2026
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 16, 2026
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 17, 2026
May 6, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 29, 2025
March 7, 2025
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 6, 2025
March 7, 2025
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 6, 2025
March 7, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 29, 2025
March 7, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 6, 2025
March 7, 2025
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 6, 2025
March 7, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 6, 2025
May 3, 2024
Standard
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 11, 2024
May 3, 2024
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 11, 2024
May 3, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 11, 2024
May 3, 2024
Standard
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 11, 2024
May 3, 2024
Standard
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0809
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 11, 2024
May 3, 2024
Standard
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0553
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 11, 2024
May 3, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 11, 2024
May 3, 2024
Standard
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0773
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 11, 2024
May 3, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 11, 2024
May 3, 2024
Standard
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 11, 2024
May 3, 2024
Standard
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 11, 2024

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
ALLIED SERVICES PERSONAL CARE, INC.
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%10/01/2019
ALLIED HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest10%10/01/2019
ALLIED SERVICES FOUNDATION
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest10%10/01/2019
ARONICA, MICHAEL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
BOYLE, DOUGLAS
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
CONABOY, WILLIAM
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
DENAPLES, LOUIS
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
FRANCESKI, GERALD
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
KROGULSKI, KENNETH
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
MELONE, THOMAS
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
SCRANTON, WILLIAM
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
SPEICHER, THOMAS
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
AVVISATO, MICHAEL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2018
ALLIED SERVICES FOUNDATION
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2019
COONEY, JAMES
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2019
GEORGE, HELENE
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2019

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Frequently asked questions

What is Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing's rating?

Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing?

It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing and how do I contact it?

Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing is at 200 S. Meade Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. Phone: (570) 823-6131.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.