Nursing homeActive
Wesley Village
209 Roberts Road, Pittston, PA 186405706552891160 certified beds · 113 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
29
● 4● 24● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,021
1 fine
Last survey
2026-02-13
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Standard | 150 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-09 | Standard | 260 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-16 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-19 | Standard | 190 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-14 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-22 | Complaint | 010 | 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.
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 2026-03-31Record 395602-20260213-F552
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-31Record 395602-20260213-F697
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-31Record 395602-20260213-F757
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-31Record 395602-20260213-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-31Record 395602-20260213-F812
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-31Record 395602-20260213-F577
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 2025-06-24Record 395602-20250509-F552
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 2025-06-24Record 395602-20250509-F578
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 2025-06-24Record 395602-20250509-F684
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-24Record 395602-20250509-F695
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-24Record 395602-20250509-F697
F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-24Record 395602-20250509-F808
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-24Record 395602-20250509-F628
F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Records
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-24Record 395602-20250509-F848
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 395602-20240816-F689
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 2024-09-17Record 395602-20240816-F658
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 395602-20240816-F835
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 2024-09-17Record 395602-20240719-F580
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 DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 395602-20240719-F584
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 395602-20240719-F656
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 395602-20240719-F697
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 2024-09-17Record 395602-20240719-F740
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 2024-09-17Record 395602-20240719-F755
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 395602-20240719-F757
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 395602-20240719-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 395602-20240719-F812
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 2024-09-17Record 395602-20240719-F623
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-27Record 395602-20240514-F684
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-15Record 395602-20230822-F695
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-19 | Civil money penalty | $8,021 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.72
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 0.79 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.95
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.89 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.42
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 3.53 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover48%
Facility
Pennsylvania
National
Pennsylvania 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover20%
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 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 8.6% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 26.6% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 10.4% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balwierczak, Morgan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Umh Pa Corp Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Valenti, Samuel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yashinsky, Eric Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Augustine, Emil Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Balwierczak, Morgan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Betz, Edwin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Byrne Colling, Kathleen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dirhan, Coleman Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grillini, Catherine Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hertel, Alan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Horn, Janice Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Maryann Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kinsman, Allan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lamantia, Salvatore Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lee, Lisa Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lewis, Sharron Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lewis, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mulligan, Roseanne Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Olaviany, Tanya Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Picchini, Brian Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ray, Margaret Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reid, Philip Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Blenda Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Starr, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Testa, Kendra Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thomas, Charlotte Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Valenti, Samuel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yashinsky, Eric Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
United Methodist Homes — 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Of East Mountain Wilkes-Barre | 2.5 mi | 2026-05-27 | 1381 |
| Highland Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Exeter | 2.7 mi | 2026-05-27 | 0271 |
| Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit Wilkes-Barre | 4.1 mi | 2025-09-25 | 0100 |
| Riverstreet Manor Wilkes-Barre | 4.1 mi | 2026-06-24 | 1481 |
| Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center Kingston | 4.1 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 |