Wilkes-Barre, PA · Personal Care Home (PCH)
Assisted Living Inspection Lookup in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Verify license status and inspection records for 22 nearby communities before you tour. Regulated by PA Department of Human Services.
How to search in Wilkes-Barre
- On the Pennsylvania portal, search "Wilkes-Barre" or ZIP 18701
- The Wilkes-Barre metro has approximately 22 licensed communities — compare at least 3
- Filter or search near Downtown if proximity to family matters
- Filter or search near Heights if proximity to family matters
- Filter or search near Kingston if proximity to family matters
- Search PA provider directory by county
- Request survey results from the facility
What to ask on a tour in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania inspectors frequently cite violations related to:
- Failure to report abuse
- Unsafe environment
- Inadequate staff training
Popular areas to search near
- Downtown
- Heights
- Kingston
- Plains
- Forty Fort
- • License sanctions or provisional status
- • Frequent medication error citations
- • Poor family references after tour
FAQs — Wilkes-Barre
How do I look up assisted living inspections in Wilkes-Barre, PA?▾
Use the PA Department of Human Services official portal (https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Personal-Care-Homes.aspx). Search by "Wilkes-Barre" or ZIP code 18701, then review survey citations, complaint investigations, and current license status for each community you're considering.
How many assisted living facilities are in Wilkes-Barre?▾
The Wilkes-Barre metro area has approximately 22 licensed Personal Care Home (PCH) communities. Always verify the specific facility's license and latest survey.
What should I ask on a tour in Pennsylvania?▾
Ask about recent survey citations related to: Failure to report abuse; Unsafe environment; Inadequate staff training. Request the most recent inspection report and ask how each citation was resolved.
What are red flags when touring Wilkes-Barre communities?▾
Watch for: License sanctions or provisional status; Frequent medication error citations; Poor family references after tour. If a community refuses to share survey results, treat that as a serious warning sign.
Does Medicaid pay for assisted living in Wilkes-Barre?▾
Some PA Medicaid waiver programs may cover care services (not always room and board) in participating facilities. Use our free Pennsylvania Medicaid checker for a preliminary screening.
Where can I browse Wilkes-Barre communities with safety data?▾
Use the PA Department of Human Services lookup to verify each community individually before touring.
Pennsylvania Medicaid Checker — Wilkes-Barre
Free screening for waiver programs
Nursing Home Ratings — Wilkes-Barre
CMS star ratings for skilled nursing
Assisted Living in Wilkes-Barre
Costs, FAQs, and free matching
Sources & methodology
Cost estimates, demographics, and safety data are compiled from government sources. Verify current figures with official portals before making care decisions.