Best nursing homes in Wilkes Barre, PA
There are 8 nursing homes in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania certified by Medicare. Of the 8 with a CMS star rating, the average is 2.6 stars, compared with 3 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Wilkes Barre, PA, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit
150 Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Non-profit · 44 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average2.Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing
200 S. Meade Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Non-profit · 133 beds
★★★★★4Above average3.Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing
80 E. Northampton Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
Non-profit · 92 beds
★★★★★3Average4.Edenbrook at Hampton
1548 Sans Souci Parkway, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
For-profit · 104 beds · Part of Eden Senior Care
★★★★★3Average5.Embassy of Wyoming Valley
50 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Embassy Healthcare
- Abuse citation
★★★★★2Below average6.Riverstreet Manor
440 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
For-profit · 122 beds
- Abuse citation
★★★★★2Below average7.Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
1555 East End Boulevard Plains Twp, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
For-profit · 180 beds · Part of Imperial Healthcare Group
- Abuse citation
★★★★★1Much below average8.Embassy of East Mountain
101 East Mountain Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Embassy Healthcare
★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit | 5 | 44 | Non-profit |
| Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing | 4 | 133 | Non-profit |
| Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing | 3 | 92 | Non-profit |
| Edenbrook at Hampton | 3 | 104 | For-profit |
| Embassy of Wyoming Valley | 2 | 120 | For-profit |
| Riverstreet Manor | 2 | 122 | For-profit |
| Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 1 | 180 | For-profit |
| Embassy of East Mountain | 1 | 120 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Kingston, PA (3 · 2.4 mi)
- Pittston, PA (1 · 4.2 mi)
- Exeter, PA (1 · 6.5 mi)
- Mountain Top, PA (1 · 6.6 mi)
- Nanticoke, PA (2 · 8.6 mi)
- Dallas, PA (2 · 9.5 mi)
- Taylor, PA (1 · 11.6 mi)
- Drums, PA (1 · 14.3 mi)
- Scranton, PA (9 · 15.7 mi)
- Dunmore, PA (1 · 16.4 mi)
- Moscow, PA (1 · 17.7 mi)
- Clarks Summit, PA (1 · 18.7 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Wilkes Barre, PA?
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Wilkes Barre, PA have CMS warnings?
3 nursing homes here have a CMS abuse citation icon or Special Focus Facility status: Embassy of Wyoming Valley, Riverstreet Manor, Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Check each facility page for details.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)