• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)
• Has 44 certified beds with an average of 32.5 residents per day (74% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Sep 25, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 5.58 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 22.7%
Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit is a 5-star Medicare certified nursing home in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania with 44 certified beds. It has been operating since 2007. The facility scored above average compared to Pennsylvania facilities.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HEINZ INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Apr 1, 2007 |
| ALLIED HEALTH CARE SERVICES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Apr 1, 2007 |
| ALLIED SERVICES FOUNDATION | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2010 |
| JOHN HEINZ INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Apr 1, 2007 |
| AVVISATO, MICHAEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2007 |
| CONABOY, WILLIAM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2009 |
| BRISLIN, JAY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2021 |
| CONABOY, WILLIAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2013 |
| DAVIDOWITZ, SHERRY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2007 |
| KROKOS-KISLAN, SANDRA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2021 |
| MELONE, THOMAS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2007 |
| SCRANTON, WILLIAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2013 |
| WEINBERGER, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2013 |
| AVVISATO, MICHAEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2007 |
| CONABOY, WILLIAM | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2009 |
| KEARNEY, KAREN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2021 |
| MINICH, CHRISTINE | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2017 |
| PREBOLA, WILLIAM | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2006 |