EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN — Nursing Home in WILKES-BARRE, PA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 120 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 97.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 395706 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.55 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.68 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN had 11 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 9, 2026), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — January 9, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (Level E)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level B)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level D)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. (Level E)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (Level E)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (Level E)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. (Level E)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level J)Corrected — February 20, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — February 20, 2026
Embassy of East Mountain is a 120-bed nursing home in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 11 deficiencies, one of them severe.
There aren’t clear strengths visible from the report; the facility has below-average nurse staffing and multiple recent inspection problems. It would be worth asking the facility what steps they have taken to correct the cited deficiencies — particularly the one described as severe — and how they are addressing issues like pest control, residents’ rights, and respiratory care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN Medicare and Medicaid certified?
EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN's CMS star rating?
EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN?
EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN reports 3.54756 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN had 11 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN have?
EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN has 120 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT — 5/5 — 2.5 mi
- WESLEY VILLAGE — 3/5 — 2.5 mi
- RIVERSTREET MANOR — 2/5 — 3.2 mi
- THIRD AVENUE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER — 3/5 — 3.5 mi
- EMBASSY OF WYOMING VALLEY — 2/5 — 3.6 mi
- EDENBROOK ON SECOND AVE — 2/5 — 3.9 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.