HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT

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How HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT Compares

HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT is a 44-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (26.8%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 23.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 44 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% 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

• Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.8% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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