Nursing homes in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wilkes-Barre, part of the Luzerne area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.6★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Located in Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre features eight nursing homes serving residents across the 18701, 18702, and 18711 ZIP codes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.6 out of five stars. While quality varies across the region, the Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit stands out as the city’s top-performing facility, currently maintaining a five-star designation for its clinical care and health inspection outcomes.

What to look for in Wilkes-Barre

• 5 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 5 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 6 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Wilkes-Barre

1. 1
   HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT

   JOHN HEINZ INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   ALLIED SERVICES MEADE STREET SKILLED NURSING

   ALLIED SERVICES PERSONAL CARE, INC. · Large
   4.0
3. 3
   ALLIED SERVICES CENTER CITY SKILLED NURSING

   ALLIED SERVICES PERSONAL CARE, INC. · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

   IMPERIAL HEALTHCARE GROUP · Large
   2.0
5. 5
   EDENBROOK AT HAMPTON

   EDEN SENIOR CARE · Medium
   2.0
6. 6
   EMBASSY OF WYOMING VALLEY

   EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · Large
   2.0
7. 7
   RIVERSTREET MANOR

   RIVERSTREET CENTER OPCO LLC · Large
   2.0
8. 8
   EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN

   EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · Large
   1.0

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