EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN
101 EAST MOUNTAIN DRIVE, Wilkes-barre, PA 18702
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN Compares
EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.0%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wilkes-barre, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.6% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% (81% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.6% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN with other nursing homes in Wilkes-barre.
How is EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.6% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN lag behind other Wilkes-barre options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.6 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at EMBASSY OF EAST MOUNTAIN?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wilkes-barre
Wilkes-barre sits in Luzerne County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 63,077 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 42.7 years
- Median household income
- $53,194
- Median home value
- $129,600
Demographics for Luzerne County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wilkes-barre.
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