Nursing Homes in Wilkes Barre, PA
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 67/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Luzerne County.
2 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 1 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Wilkes Barre scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Wilkes Barre
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Wilkes Barre list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Wilkes Barre
- Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing — 83/100
- Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing — 81/100
- Edenbrook At Hampton — 65/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Embassy Of Wyoming Valley — 44/100
- River View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center — 64/100
- Edenbrook At Hampton — 65/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing | 83 | Generally Positive | 133 |
| Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing | 81 | Generally Positive | 92 |
| Edenbrook At Hampton | 65 | Use Caution | 104 |
| River View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | 64 | Use Caution | 180 |
| Embassy Of Wyoming Valley | 44 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wilkes Barre Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Wilkes Barre?
Senior Care Report Card lists 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Wilkes Barre?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Wilkes Barre facilities is 67/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Wilkes Barre nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 5 nursing homes in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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