8 nursing homes in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 8
- average CMS stars
- 2.6
- Medicaid certified
- 7
- beds
- 915
Which Wilkes Barre nursing homes take Medicaid
7 of the 8 nursing homes in Wilkes Barre are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit.
Star ratings across Wilkes Barre
The average overall CMS rating in Wilkes Barre is 2.6 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 1 |
| 3 of 5 | 2 |
| 2 of 5 | 2 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
All 8 nursing homes in Wilkes Barre
- Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center1555 East End Boulevard Plains TWP, Wilkes Barre 18711
- Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing200 S. Meade Street, Wilkes Barre 18702
- Riverstreet Manor440 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre 18702
- Embassy of East Mountain101 East Mountain Drive, Wilkes-Barre 18702
- Embassy of Wyoming Valley50 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes Barre 18701
- Edenbrook at Hampton1548 Sans Souci Parkway, Wilkes Barre 18702
- Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing80 E. Northampton Street, Wilkes Barre 18701
- Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit150 Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre 18702
Wilkes Barre nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing | 4 of 5 | 2 |
| Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit | 4 of 5 | 3 |
| Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing | 3 of 5 | 7 |
| Edenbrook at Hampton | 3 of 5 | 9 |
| Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 2 of 5 | 11 |
Fines and abuse flags in Wilkes Barre
3 homes were fined $71,810 in total over 3 years and 3 carry the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Wilkes Barre
How much does a nursing home cost in Pennsylvania?
A shared room has a Pennsylvania median of $11,954 a month, a private room $13,688 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Pennsylvania?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Wilkes Barre, PA?
8 certified homes with 915 beds.
Which nursing homes in Wilkes Barre have the best ratings?
Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.