RIVERSTREET MANOR
440 NORTH RIVER STREET, Wilkes-barre, PA 18702
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How RIVERSTREET MANOR Compares
RIVERSTREET MANOR is a 122-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.9%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 122 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% 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: 23.4% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8% (32% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.9% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (52% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.9% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RIVERSTREET MANOR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVERSTREET MANOR with other nursing homes in Wilkes-barre.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for RIVERSTREET MANOR, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is RIVERSTREET MANOR addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is RIVERSTREET MANOR doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.4% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is RIVERSTREET MANOR doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.9% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does RIVERSTREET MANOR maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 122 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIVERSTREET MANOR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
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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