EMBASSY OF WYOMING VALLEY
50 N. PENNSYLVANIA AVE., WILKES BARRE, PA 18701 · CCN 395456
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 98.4
- Phone
- 5708253488
Inspection history vs Pennsylvania & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Pennsylvania avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-03-14 | 21 | 10.1 | 9.5 | +10.9 worse |
| 2 | 2024-04-26 | 13 | 10.9 | 9.8 | +2.1 worse |
| 3 | 2023-05-23 | 11 | 10.5 | 9.3 | +0.5 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 3 |
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 5 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 5 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.59 | 29.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.51 | 41.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.98 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $31,230
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- EMBASSY HEALTHCARE
- Facilities in chain
- 37
- Chain avg overall
- 2.50 / 5
Inspection citations (45)2 actual harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2026-01-30 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2026-01-30 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2026-01-30 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2026-01-30 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.2026-01-30 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2026-01-30 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2026-01-30 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-07-08 · Health · corrected 2025-06-30
Actual harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for minimal harm
- BF0625Notify 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.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-03-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-03-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-10-16
Actual harm
- DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2024-09-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-08-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2024-04-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-04-26 · Health · corrected 2024-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-04-26 · Health · corrected 2024-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2024-04-26 · Health · corrected 2024-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-04-26 · Health · corrected 2024-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.2024-04-26 · Health · corrected 2024-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-04-26 · Health · corrected 2024-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-04-26 · Health · corrected 2024-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2023-05-23 · Health · corrected 2023-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2023-05-23 · Health · corrected 2023-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-05-23 · Health · corrected 2023-07-12
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-05-23 · Health · corrected 2023-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-05-23 · Health · corrected 2023-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-05-23 · Health · corrected 2023-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-05-23 · Health · corrected 2023-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2023-05-23 · Health · corrected 2023-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2023-05-23 · Health · corrected 2023-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-05-23 · Health · corrected 2023-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.2023-05-23 · Health · corrected 2023-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMBASSY HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2024-06-01 |
| 2020 GSR DYNASTY LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2024-06-01 |
| AARON HANDLER FAMILY DYNASTY TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2024-06-01 |
| AARON HANDLER REVOCABLE TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2024-06-01 |
| AH DYNASTY LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2024-06-01 |
| GEORGE S. REPCHICK 2020 FAMILY DYNASTY TRUST | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2024-06-01 |
| DAVIES, JASON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-06-01 |
| HANDLER, AARON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-06-01 |
| REPCHICK, GEORGE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-06-01 |
| DAVIES, JASON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-06-01 |
| GPH WILKES-BARRE II LP | Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | — | 2024-06-01 |
Other facilities in WILKES BARRE
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIED SERVICES CENTER CITY SKILLED NURSING | ★★★★★ | 92 |
| ALLIED SERVICES MEADE STREET SKILLED NURSING | ★★★★☆ | 133 |
| EDENBROOK AT HAMPTON | ★★☆☆☆ | 104 |
| RIVER VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 180 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.