Nursing homeActive
Embassy Of Wyoming Valley
50 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes Barre, PA 187015708253488120 certified beds · 91 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
11
since 2024
Deficiencies
51
● 2● 47● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$20,496
2 fines
Last survey
2026-06-23
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 1
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-03-12 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-30 | Standard | 0190 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-03 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-08 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-14 | Standard | 2100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-30 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-01 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-14 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-27 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-26 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Pennsylvania Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-31Record 395456-20260623-F580
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-31Record 395456-20260623-F658
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-31Record 395456-20260623-F842
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-09Record 395456-20260312-F584
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-09Record 395456-20260312-F867
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F552
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F558
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F578
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-09Record 395456-20260130-F584
F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F585
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F637
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F679
F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F680
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F689
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F744
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F761
F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F802
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F804
F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F810
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F842
F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F848
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-09Record 395456-20260130-F867
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-12Record 395456-20260130-F880
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-04Record 395456-20251203-F600
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-06-30Record 395456-20250708-F600
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 395456-20250314-F584
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 395456-20250314-F604
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 395456-20250314-F684
F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 395456-20250314-F694
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 395456-20250314-F698
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 395456-20250314-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 395456-20250314-F761
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 395456-20250314-F801
F836Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 395456-20250314-F836
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 395456-20250314-F880
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 395456-20250314-F623
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 395456-20250314-F625
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 395456-20250130-F803
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 395456-20250130-F804
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-10-16Record 395456-20241001-F600
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-03Record 395456-20240814-F791
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-14Record 395456-20240627-F584
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-14Record 395456-20240426-F584
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-27Record 395456-20240426-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-27Record 395456-20240426-F689
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-27Record 395456-20240426-F740
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-27Record 395456-20240426-F761
F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-27Record 395456-20240426-F776
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-27Record 395456-20240426-F806
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-27Record 395456-20240426-F812
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 | Civil money penalty | $11,386 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-07-08 | Civil money penalty | $9,110 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.64
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 0.79 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.50
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.89 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.27
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.53 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover42%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover31%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 20.1% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 14.5% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 10.6% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 19.8% | 20.0% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Handler Revocable Trust Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Davies, Jason Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Handler, Aaron Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Repchick, George Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aaron Handler Family Dynasty Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ah Dynasty LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Andrews, Heather Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beverly Enterprises - Pennsylvania, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Beverly Health And Rehabilitiation Services, Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davies, Jason Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davies, Jason Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Drumm Merger Co Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Drumm Merger Co Sub LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Embassy Healthcare Holdings Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Embassy Healthcare Management Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fillmore Strategic Investors LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Finn, Nicholas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Geary Property Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| George S. Repchick 2020 Family Dynasty Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gph Wilkes-Barre II LP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gph Wilkes-Barre II LP Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Linam, Kim Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Neill, Thomas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Neill, Thomas Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pearl Senior Care, LLC. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rasmussen-Jones, Holly Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Washington State Investment Board Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Embassy Healthcare — 33 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Pennsylvania.
No county cost figures on file for Luzerne.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing Wilkes Barre | 0.3 mi | 2025-11-14 | 1180 |
| Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing Wilkes Barre | 0.8 mi | 2026-01-16 | 0200 |
| Riverstreet Manor Wilkes-Barre | 0.8 mi | 2026-06-24 | 1481 |
| Edenbrook On Second Ave Kingston | 0.9 mi | 2026-06-25 | 2420 |
| Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center Kingston | 1.2 mi | 2026-03-27 | 0361 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |