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Nursing homes in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, has 22 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,568 certified beds.
68% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (43%). Inspectors recorded 875 health deficiencies over three cycles, 34.1 per 100 beds against 25.0 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $880K across 19 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 22 | 656 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 68% | 43% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 34.1 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $880K | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit | Wilkes-Barre | 44 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 22.7 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing | Wilkes Barre | 133 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 15.0 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center | Kingston | 65 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 56.9 | — | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing | Wilkes Barre | 92 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 21.7 | — | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Edenbrook At Hampton | Wilkes Barre | 104 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 34.6 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Kingston | 92 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 25.0 | $8K | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Wesley Village | Pittston | 160 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 18.1 | $8K | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Embassy of Wyoming Valleyabuse icon | Wilkes Barre | 120 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 51 | 42.5 | $20K | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Exeter | 120 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 27.5 | $20K | 27 May 2026 |
| Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Lakeside | Dallas | 31 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 106.5 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Manor At St Luke Village,The | Hazleton | 104 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 31.7 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Dallas | 130 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 18.5 | $52K | 29 May 2026 |
| Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Centerabuse icon | Mountain Top | 106 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 27.4 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Pavilion At St Luke Village, The | Hazleton | 120 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 35.0 | $91K | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Riverstreet Manorabuse icon | Wilkes-Barre | 122 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 50 | 41.0 | $8K | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Nanticoke | 121 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 43.0 | $123K | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Centerabuse icon | Wilkes Barre | 180 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 65 | 36.1 | — | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Edenbrook On Second Ave | Kingston | 160 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 27.5 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Embassy of East Mountain | Wilkes-Barre | 120 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 40 | 33.3 | — | 27 May 2026 |
| Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Luzerne | Drums | 37 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 57 | 154.1 | $86K | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Nanticoke | 110 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 96 | 87.3 | $292K | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Hazleton | 297 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51 | 17.2 | $171K | 12 Jan 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 42 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 40 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 37 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 32 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 28 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 16 |
| Non profit | 6 |
Chains present: Century Healthcare (4), Eden Senior Care (2), Embassy Healthcare (2), Kadima Healthcare Group (2), Avardis Health (2), Saber Healthcare Group (2), Imperial Healthcare Group (1), Continuum Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?
22 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,568 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Luzerne County have the highest CMS ratings?
Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit (5 stars), Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing (4 stars), Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center (4 stars)
How do Luzerne County nursing homes compare with Pennsylvania?
68% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 43% statewide; citations run at 34.1 per 100 beds against 25.0 statewide.