ElderGrade
B

79.9/100

Above average

Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing

80 E. Northampton Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

CMS 3/5 stars #2 of 22 in Luzerne County (570) 826-1031
Certified beds
92
Occupancy
86%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

28.9/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -1.1 for 20 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.11 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.7 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 43% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.17 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.70 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.85 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 42.70%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 20 citations

Last standard health inspection: November 14, 2025 (9 months ago).

E Nov 14, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 14, 2025 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 14, 2025 F0694

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 14, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 14, 2025 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 14, 2025 F0688

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 14, 2025 F0697

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 10, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
ARONICA, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BOYLE, DOUGLAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CONABOY, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DENAPLES, LOUIS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FRANCESKI, GERALD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KROGULSKI, KENNETH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MELONE, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCRANTON, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SPEICHER, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
AVVISATO, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ALLIED SERVICES FOUNDATION Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
COONEY, JAMES Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing

What is the ElderGrade for Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing? +

Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing holds an ElderGrade of B (79.9 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing? +

Residents receive an average of 4.17 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 20 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.