Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
1 of 3 nursing homes in Wilkes-Barre (33%) meet our strict criteria. The Pennsylvania statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
286
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
3
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is adequate with three facilities, of which only one is recommended. Families should note that while the top-rated facility is HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT (5★), there is one facility to avoid due to zero total fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT (93) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a remarkable Trust Score of 93/100. With zero federal fines and a focus on community-centered care, Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit provides exceptional services in a cozy environment with only 44 beds, ensuring personalized attention for each resident.
The other 2 Wilkes-Barre facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a remarkable Trust Score of 93/100. With zero federal fines and a focus on community-centered care, Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit provides exceptional services in a cozy environment with only 44 beds, ensuring personalized attention for each resident.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Wilkes-Barre Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Wilkes-Barre Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Wilkes-Barre's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 3 Wilkes-Barre facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Wilkes-Barre avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Wilkes-Barre facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Wilkes-Barre, PA are recommended?
1 of 3 nursing homes in Wilkes-Barre (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Wilkes-Barre "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Wilkes-Barre?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.