ElderGrade
A

96/100

Excellent

Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit

150 Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 22 in Luzerne County (570) 830-8995
Certified beds
44
Occupancy
81%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare

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

30/30

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

Staffing

26/30

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

  • 4.73 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.92 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 26% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

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

  • 5 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 5.08 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.92 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 4.37 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 26.20%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 10 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 25, 2025 (10 months ago).

E Sep 25, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 25, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 6, 2024 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 6, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 5, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 5, 2024 F0553

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 5, 2024 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 5, 2024 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
MINICH, CHRISTINE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
PREBOLA, WILLIAM Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BRISLIN, JAY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CONABOY, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DAVIDOWITZ, SHERRY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KROKOS, SANDRA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MELONE, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCRANTON, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WEINBERGER, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
AVVISATO, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CONABOY, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KEARNEY, KAREN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit

What is the ElderGrade for Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit? +

Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit holds an ElderGrade of A (96 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". 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 Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit? +

Residents receive an average of 5.08 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 10 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit accept Medicaid? +

CMS lists this facility as Medicare, so it is not recorded as Medicaid certified. Confirm directly with the home before admission.