Embassy of Tunkhannock
Nursing Home · Tunkhannock, PA
CMS certification number395433
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
Contact & location
30 Virginia DriveTunkhannock, PA 18657
Wyoming County
- Phone
- (570) 836-5166
- ZIP code
- 18657 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 124
- Residents per day
- 65.7 (53% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Embassy of Tunkhannock, LLC
- Chain
- Embassy Healthcare (33 facilities, avg 2.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- June 1, 1979
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- —
- Registered nurses (RN)
- —
- Licensed practical nurses
- —
- Nurse aides
- —
- Weekend total
- —
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.4 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 36.4 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 30, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 21.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 12
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 57 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-04-09 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2026-04-09 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2026-04-09 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2026-04-09 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2026-04-09 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2026-03-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2026-03-24 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2026-03-24 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2026-01-30 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-24 |
| 2026-01-30 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-24 |
| 2026-01-30 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-24 |
| 2026-01-30 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-24 |
| 2026-01-30 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-24 |
| 2026-01-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-24 |
| 2026-01-30 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-24 |
| 2026-01-30 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2026-01-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-24 |
| 2026-01-30 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-25 |
| 2025-12-03 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-04-16 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide appropriate foot care. F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. F0570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture. F0920 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-03-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2024-12-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-05-21 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-05-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-05-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-05-21 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-05-21 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-05-21 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-05-21 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-05-21 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-05-21 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-05-21 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
5 penalties in the last three years, including $149,772 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | Fine | $46,270 |
| 2024-12-30 | Fine | $11,004 |
| 2024-05-29 | Payment Denial | 21 days payment denial |
| 2024-05-21 | Payment Denial | 15 days payment denial |
| 2024-05-21 | Fine | $92,498 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Handler Revocable Trust (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Beverly Enterprises - Pennsylvania, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Beverly Enterprises LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Beverly Health and Rehabilitiation Services, INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Embassy Healthcare Holdings INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Embassy Healthcare Management INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Geary Property Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rager, Kameron (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valenti, Samuel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Andrews, Heather (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Finn, Nicholas (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Linam, Kim (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rasmussen-Jones, Holly (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Handler, Aaron (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rager, Kameron (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Repchick, George (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valenti, Samuel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Embassy of Tunkhannock?
Embassy of Tunkhannock has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.
How many beds does Embassy of Tunkhannock have?
It has 124 certified beds and cares for about 66 residents per day.
Has Embassy of Tunkhannock been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 5 penalties totaling $149,772 in the last three years.
Who owns Embassy of Tunkhannock?
It is part of Embassy Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Embassy of Tunkhannock?
(570) 836-5166. The facility is located at 30 Virginia Drive, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
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