Nursing Homes in ZIP 18702 (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 18702, Wilkes-Barre, PA, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 3.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Data profile for ZIP 18702
CMS data lets us profile the 5 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 18702: 5 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 3 for-profit, 2 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 523 certified beds are reported across 5 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.84 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 32.2%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $8,278 in fines.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 5 of 5 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit, 2 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 523 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $8,278 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.84 |
| Avg RN turnover | 32.2% |
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Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 18702
Choosing among nursing homes 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.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIED SERVICES MEADE STREET SKILLED NURSING | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 133 | 116.7% | 40.9% | 0 |
| EDENBROOK AT HAMPTON | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 104 | 83.9% | 38.5% | 0 |
| EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 120 | 98.0% | 23.1% | 0 |
| HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 44 | 35.5% | 13.3% | 0 |
| RIVERSTREET MANOR | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 122 | 112.3% | 45.0% | 1 |
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This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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