Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit
150 Mundy Street · Wilkes-Barre, PA · 18702 · 5708308995
44 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- 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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.98 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 26% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 5, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2024
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 396109 · certified since May 11, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.