Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Embassy of East Mountain
101 East Mountain Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 · 5708255892 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Embassy Healthcare, a group operating 35 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,954,592 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.42 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.54. Weekend total: 3.25. Nursing staff turnover: 35%.
All-time on record: 40 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-16 |
| 2026-01-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-09 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-09 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-09 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-09 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-09 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-09 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-09 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | Health | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2025-08-21 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-05-29 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-05 |
| 2025-03-07 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-07 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-07 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-07 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-07 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-07 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-07 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-07 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-07 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-07 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2024-04-12 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-12 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-12 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-12 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-21 |
| 2024-01-09 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-02-20 |
| 2024-01-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-20 |
| 2024-01-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-30 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANDLER, AARON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| LEVULIS, LORREE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| REPCHICK, GEORGE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395706. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.