Home Health Agencies in ZIP 18702 (Wilkes Barre, PA)

There are 3 Medicare-certified home health agencies in ZIP 18702, Wilkes Barre, PA, in this CMS data release (average rating 3.0 / 5 among rated providers).

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Home health agencies deliver skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and home health aide services in the place a patient calls home. Medicare certifies agencies that meet federal standards, and CMS publishes quality measures for each agency.

Data profile for ZIP 18702

CMS data lets us profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 18702: 1 (33%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 non-profit, 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. (non-profit). Among agencies reporting timeliness, 97.6% of patients received timely care. Patient-improvement measures average 79.9% for walking and 86.5% for bathing. The average quality-of-patient-care star among reporting agencies is 3.0 out of 5.

Providers on record3
With a published overall rating1 of 3 (33%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerBAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 non-profit, 1 for-profit
Avg quality-of-patient-care star3.0 / 5
Avg timely care97.6%
Avg improved walking79.9%

Other ZIP codes with home health agencies near Wilkes Barre

ZIP 18705Home Health Agencies

CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallQuality of careTimely careImproved walkingImproved bathingOwnership
BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.3.03.097.5%89.9%90.8%non-profit
BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.Not rated—100.0%——non-profit
GOLDEN CARE OF NORTHEAST PA, INCNot rated—95.3%70.0%82.3%for-profit

Choosing among home health agencies in ZIP 18702

Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.

Families in ZIP 18702, Wilkes Barre, PA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

Medicare-certified home health agencies in ZIP 18702

Home Health Agency · NON-PROFIT BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Home Health Agency · NON-PROFIT BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Not CMS-rated Home Health Agency · PROPRIETARY GOLDEN CARE OF NORTHEAST PA, INC Plains, PA 18702 Not CMS-rated

Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Who owns the home health agencies in ZIP 18702?
Ownership on record for home health agencies in ZIP 18702 is 2 non-profit, 1 for-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Which home health agency in ZIP 18702 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, BAYADA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC. has the highest published CMS overall star rating among home health agencies in ZIP 18702, at 3.0 out of 5.
How do I choose a home health agency in ZIP 18702?
When comparing home health agencies, ask how quickly care can start after a hospital discharge, how scheduling and supervision work, and how the agency tracks patient outcomes such as improved mobility and reduced rehospitalization.
What is the average CMS rating for home health agencies in ZIP 18702?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for home health agencies in ZIP 18702 is 3.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Do any providers in ZIP 18702 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 18702 in this CMS snapshot.

Data sources

This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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