Nursing home / skilled nursing
Embassy Of Wyoming Valley
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 N. PENNSYLVANIA AVE. |
| City | Wilkes Barre |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP code | 18701 |
| County | Luzerne |
| Phone | 570-825-3488 |
| Website | https://embassyhealthcare.net/locations/pennsylvania/wyoming-valley |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395456 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | December 3, 1979 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Embassy Of Wyoming Valley is in 50 N. PENNSYLVANIA AVE., Wilkes Barre, PA 18701. Phone: 570-825-3488. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1, staffing 3, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 257.500; 2 federal fines totaling $20652.00; total nursing staff turnover 47.5%.
More about this provider
| Embassy of Wyoming Valley is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, specializing in comprehensive clinical care for short- and long-term patients recovering from illness, injury, hospitalization and surgery, offering skilled nursing, IV and palliative care, physical/occupational/speech therapy, respite, respiratory care through Empower Pulmonary, wound care and hospice care. | |
| Services and programs | Skilled nursing (cardiac and stroke rehabilitation, pain management, dialysis, tube feeding and ostomies, X-rays, laboratory services, oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, dietary and nutrition counseling); IV therapy; palliative care; short- and long-term care (assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, housekeeping and laundry, social activities, counseling); physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy; respite care; respiratory care through Empower Pulmonary (aerosol treatments, pulmonary rehab, overnight pulse oxygen, inhalers, onsite sleep studies, tracheostomies and weaning, ventilator/BiPAP/CPAP care); wound care; hospice care. Amenities include private and semi-private suites, resident emergency response system, monthly resident outings, restaurant-style dining, library, sunny courtyard, wireless internet, phone and cable. |
| Who it serves | Short- and long-term patients recovering from illness, injury, hospitalization and surgery; respiratory/pulmonary patients; hospice patients and their families; family caregivers needing respite. |
| Visiting and contact details | Flexible visiting hours (amenities list). Call 570-825-3488 or use the site to schedule a tour. The opened location page did not print the facility street address; it prints Embassy Healthcare's corporate address (25201 Chagrin Blvd Suite 190, Beachwood, OH 44122; (216) 378-2050). The page notes the facility is a few minutes from Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. |
| Website | https://embassyhealthcare.net/locations/pennsylvania/wyoming-valley |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.59 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.23 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 294 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 257.500 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 148 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 196 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 148 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-01-30 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 26 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 18 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 19 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 14 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 6 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.34360 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 23.1 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.95274 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.5 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.71394 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.30500 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 3 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.92209 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.42743 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.96881 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 2 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 2 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 20652.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 199 |
| Chain Name | EMBASSY HEALTHCARE |
| Legal Business Name | EMBASSY OF WYOMING VALLEY, LLC |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.3 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 1.4 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 33 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 2.1 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.0 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | Y |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 88.4 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Embassy Of Wyoming Valley
Where is Embassy Of Wyoming Valley located?
Embassy Of Wyoming Valley is at 50 N. PENNSYLVANIA AVE., Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18701.
What care and services does Embassy Of Wyoming Valley offer?
Embassy Of Wyoming Valley offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Embassy Of Wyoming Valley Medicare-certified?
Yes. Embassy Of Wyoming Valley is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Embassy Of Wyoming Valley's quality rating?
CMS gives Embassy Of Wyoming Valley an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.
How do I contact Embassy Of Wyoming Valley?
Call Embassy Of Wyoming Valley at 570-825-3488.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Pennsylvania can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.