Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing
80 E. Northampton Street · Wilkes Barre, PA · 18701 · 5708261031
92 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.30 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2025
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.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
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.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
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.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
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.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Environmental
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No harm found · B March 7, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Administration
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No harm found · B August 31, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395581 · certified since July 1, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.