Embassy of East Mountain
101 East Mountain Drive · Wilkes-Barre, PA · 18702 · 5708255892
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Embassy Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
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 February 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
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 February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B January 9, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 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 April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395706 · certified since October 18, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.