nursing home in Wilkes Barre, PA
Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing
80 E. Northampton Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 · (570) 826-1031
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing at a glance
Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing is a 92-bed non-profit nursing home in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Pennsylvania average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 14, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 42.7% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 92
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1983
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Luzerne County
- CMS Certification Number
- 395581
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.17 hrs | 3.89 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.70 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.43 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.85 hrs | 3.53 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.7% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 26.7% | 39.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 38 | 82.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $25,774 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 92 | 127 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 79 | 105 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 86.2% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 7.5% | 17.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18% | 16.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 20.9% | 17% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 12.8% | 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) | 19.3% | 20% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 39.6% | 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% | 87.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.7% | 68.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.7% | 70% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 19 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2025 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| November 14, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| November 14, 2025 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 6, 2026 |
| November 14, 2025 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 6, 2026 |
| November 14, 2025 Standard | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 6, 2026 |
| November 14, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 6, 2026 |
| November 14, 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 January 6, 2026 |
| November 14, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 6, 2026 |
| November 14, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 6, 2026 |
| January 10, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 27, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 25, 2025 |
| January 10, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 25, 2025 |
| January 10, 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 February 25, 2025 |
| January 10, 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 February 25, 2025 |
| March 7, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 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 April 16, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 16, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 16, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 16, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0914 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2024 |
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected April 16, 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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIED SERVICES PERSONAL CARE, INC. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2019 |
| ALLIED HEALTH CARE SERVICES Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 10/01/2019 |
| ALLIED SERVICES FOUNDATION Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 10/01/2019 |
| ARONICA, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| BOYLE, DOUGLAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| CONABOY, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| DENAPLES, LOUIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| FRANCESKI, GERALD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| KROGULSKI, KENNETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| MELONE, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| SCRANTON, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| SPEICHER, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| AVVISATO, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| ALLIED SERVICES FOUNDATION Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| COONEY, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing's rating?
Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing has 3 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 Center City Skilled Nursing receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Allied Services Center City 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 Center City 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 Center City Skilled Nursing and how do I contact it?
Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing is at 80 E. Northampton Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701. Phone: (570) 826-1031.
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.