Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit
Wilkes-Barre, PA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 396109) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (570) 830-8995 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit reports total nurse staffing of about 5.08 hours per resident per day, including 1.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.2%.
Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility is licensed for 44 certified beds with an average daily census of 35.5 residents, and it accepts Medicare. It has been federally certified since May 11, 2007, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.07782 hours per resident per day, including 1.92180 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in CMS data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided. Families considering this facility for a parent should verify current details directly with the facility and review the most recent inspection record on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility as a Medicare provider.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.08 hours per resident per day, including 1.92 RN hours, with staff turnover at 26.2% and a staffing star rating of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 44 certified beds with an average daily census of 35.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 11, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (4 stars), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (5 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (570) 830-8995 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (570) 830-8995 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/396109?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.