Nursing Home Star Ratings in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Yes — Pennsylvania Medicaid (PA CHC Waiver / OPTIONS Program) can cover skilled nursing facility room, board, and care for eligible residents. Income is typically limited to ~$2,829/mo with a 60-month asset look-back. Use our free Medicaid screener for Wilkes-Barre.

CMS Care Compare lists 3 Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities in Wilkes-Barre. This does not include assisted living communities, which are state-licensed separately.

Overall ratings combine health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures on a 1–5 scale. Five stars is above average; one or two stars warrants extra research before choosing.

Medicare may cover short-term skilled nursing after a qualifying hospital stay — not long-term custodial care. For long stays, Medicaid or private pay typically applies.

Wilkes-Barre nursing homes average 2.7 overall stars across 3 CMS-rated facilities — 0.5 stars below the CMS national average (~3.2). 1 facilities earn 4–5 stars; 2 rate 1–2 stars and warrant extra research.

Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care and are CMS-rated. Assisted living in Wilkes-Barre supports daily activities but not skilled nursing — avg ~$3,800/mo. PA CHC Waiver / OPTIONS Program may cover long-term nursing care for eligible residents; assisted living room and board is typically private pay.