Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1555 East End Boulevard Plains Twp, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
- CCN
- 395148
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 180
- Residents per day
- 116
- CMS flags
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CMS gives Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 27 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 11 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
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Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Pennsylvania (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Luzerne County median | Pennsylvania median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 22 homes in the county, 656 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Pennsylvania median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 27 Feb 2026 | 11 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 25 Apr 2025 | 12 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 42 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Sep 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 42 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2023 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Sep 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2024 | Payment denial | 34 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Pennsylvania median | Pennsylvania average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.50 | 3.60 | 3.89 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.45 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | 2.19 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.10 | 3.30 | 3.53 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 61.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
- 44.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 81.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.5% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.4% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.2% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.9% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Timber Ridge SNF Operations LLC
- Chain
- Imperial Healthcare Group (9 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Ridge SNF Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 30 Apr 2021 |
| CH Pa7 SNF Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 30 Apr 2021 | |
| CHRH Equities LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 20 Jun 2021 | |
| Ens Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 20 Jun 2021 | |
| Ih PA Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 30 Apr 2021 | |
| Ymcs Equities LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 20 Jun 2021 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Luzerne County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy of East Mountain | Wilkes-Barre | 1 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 9 Jan 2026 | |
| Wesley Village | Pittston | 3 of 5 | 6 | $8,021 | 13 Feb 2026 | |
| Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit | Wilkes-Barre | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 25 Sep 2025 | |
| Riverstreet Manor | Wilkes-Barre | 2 of 5 | 17 | $8,278 | 17 Apr 2026 | |
| Embassy of Wyoming Valley | Wilkes Barre | 2 of 5 | 25 | $20,496 | 30 Jan 2026 | |
| Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing | Wilkes Barre | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 16 Jan 2026 | |
| Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing | Wilkes Barre | 3 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 14 Nov 2025 | |
| Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center | Kingston | 4 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 27 Mar 2026 | |
| Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Exeter | 2 of 5 | 9 | $19,760 | 19 Dec 2024 | |
| Edenbrook on Second Ave | Kingston | 1 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 8 May 2026 | |
| Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Kingston | 3 of 5 | 8 | $8,278 | 24 Apr 2026 | |
| Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Mountain Top | 2 of 5 | 19 | $0 | 20 Feb 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center (CCN 395148). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/chestnut-hill-rehabilitation-and-healthcare-center-wilkes-barre-pa-395148/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 24 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 25 Apr 2025.
- Who operates Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Imperial Healthcare Group. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Chestnut Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 4 homes in Pennsylvania as Special Focus Facilities and 20 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.