Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit

Nursing Home · Wilkes-Barre, PA

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number396109

Contact & location

150 Mundy Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Luzerne County
Phone
(570) 830-8995
ZIP code
18702 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
44
Residents per day
35.5 (81% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine
Medicare certified since
May 11, 2007
Participates in
Medicare

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay qualityNot rated
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.08 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.92 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.70 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.45 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.37 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
26.2 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
13.3 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 25, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
10 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-09-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-22
2025-09-25 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-22
2024-12-06 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-07
2024-12-06 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-07
2024-01-05 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 2024-02-14
2024-01-05 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-14
2024-01-05 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-14
2024-01-05 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-14
2024-01-05 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-14
2024-01-05 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-14

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Brislin, Jay (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Conaboy, William (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Davidowitz, Sherry (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Krokos, Sandra (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Melone, Thomas (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Scranton, William (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Weinberger, Richard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Avvisato, Michael (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Conaboy, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Kearney, Karen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Allied Health Care Services (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Allied Services Foundation (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Avvisato, Michael (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Conaboy, William (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Minich, Christine (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Prebola, William (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit?

Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit has a 5-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 Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit have?

It has 44 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.

Has Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit?

(570) 830-8995. The facility is located at 150 Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.