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Nursing Homes in Wilkes-Barre, PA — Ratings & Reviews Data
Wilkes-Barre has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average CMS overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 (Pennsylvania average: 2.98). The highest rated is Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit at 5/5 stars.
| Nursing home | Overall | Inspection | Deficiencies | Nursing hrs/day | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | 3 | 5.08 | |
| Riverstreet Manor | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | 17 | 3.16 | ⚠ |
| Embassy Of East Mountain | ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) | ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) | 12 | 3.42 |
⚠ marks homes carrying a CMS red flag — an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status. Open a home's page for fines, staffing turnover and its full inspection record.
See all nursing homes in Pennsylvania →Paying for care in Wilkes-Barre: nursing home medians for Pennsylvania run $11,954/month (semi-private) — see Pennsylvania care costs and Pennsylvania Medicaid limits.
Source: CMS Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release. Ratings update with each inspection cycle.