Luzerne County · Pennsylvania

Nursing homes with below-average staffing ratings in Luzerne County

Nursing homes here with a below-average (1–2 star) staffing rating — a key part of day-to-day care. This page lists 8 matching facilities — about 36% of the 22 CMS-tracked facilities in this county.

8 shown22 in Luzerne CountyCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

This page lists 8 matching facilities, about 36% of the 22 CMS-tracked facilities in Luzerne County. Across the county, 5 hold a 1-star overall rating and 6 currently show the CMS abuse icon; the county's average CMS overall rating is 2.23, excluding facilities CMS has not rated.
Facilities shown
8
about 36% of the county
Facilities in county
22
1-star overall (CMS)
5
CMS abuse icon shown
6
Federal penalty records
$942,757
Payment denial records
4
Higher-severity citations
35

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Luzerne County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Luzerne County facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star1 · 5%
4 star2 · 9%
3 star3 · 14%
2 star11 · 50%
1 star5 · 23%
22 rated

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page by city

The cities holding the largest share of the facilities listed here.

Hazleton
2
Nanticoke
2
Kingston
2
Wilkes Barre
1
Mountain Top
1
8 matching facilities across 5 cities in Luzerne County.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page

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Search, filter, and sort the 8 facilities on this page. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
8 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 395582
Hazleton, PACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Shown$171,403
Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
CCN 395651
Nanticoke, PACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Shown$123,390
Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
CCN 395298
Nanticoke, PACMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$291,613
River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 395148
Wilkes Barre, PACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
CCN 395542
Mountain Top, PACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Edenbrook on Second Ave
CCN 395397
Kingston, PACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Manor at St Luke Village,the
CCN 395636
Hazleton, PACMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
CCN 395345
Kingston, PACMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?

This dataset includes 22 CMS-certified nursing homes in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, from the official CMS Provider Information file. Of these, 5 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 6 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What does this page show?

This page lists Nursing homes with below-average staffing ratings — 8 matching facilities in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, drawn from the CMS records included in this dataset. Each listing links to a detail page with the facility's CMS overall rating and related public records.

How can I compare nursing homes in Luzerne County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Luzerne County with official sources?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.

Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for this county and may lag conditions on the ground. Use "open all in provider search" to filter every facility in this county, and confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
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