ElderGrade
D

54.9/100

Below average

Embassy Of East Mountain

101 East Mountain Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

CMS 1/5 stars #15 of 22 in Luzerne County (570) 825-5892
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
82%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection 11.9/30 Staffing 14/30 Stability 10/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

11.9/30

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

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -8.1 for 40 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

14/30

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

  • 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.54 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

10/15

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

  • 35% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

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

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

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 3.42 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.54 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.25 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 35.20%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 40 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 9, 2026 (7 months ago).

D May 27, 2026 F0791 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Jan 9, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

E Jan 9, 2026 F0565

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 9, 2026 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 9, 2026 F0679 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 9, 2026 F0680 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 9, 2026 F0809 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or out...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 9, 2026 F0835

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of EMBASSY HEALTHCARE, which operates 35 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
GPH WILKES-BARRE EAST MOUNTAIN LP Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
HANDLER, AARON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LEVULIS, LORREE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
REPCHICK, GEORGE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ANDREWS, HEATHER Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
LINAM, KIM Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
RASMUSSEN-JONES, HOLLY Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
BEVERLY ENTERPRISES - PENNSYLVANIA, INC. Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BEVERLY ENTERPRISES LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BEVERLY HEALTH AND REHABILITIATION SERVICES, INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
DRUMM INTERMEDIARY SUB CO LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
DRUMM MERGER CO Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Embassy Of East Mountain

What is the ElderGrade for Embassy Of East Mountain? +

Embassy Of East Mountain holds an ElderGrade of D (54.9 out of 100), which we describe as "below 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 Embassy Of East Mountain? +

Residents receive an average of 3.42 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Embassy Of East Mountain been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 40 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Embassy Of East Mountain accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Embassy Of East Mountain 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.