Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit is a nursing home in Wilkes Barre, PA, with 44 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. Please note that this nursing facility is located in a hospital. Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $1,590 and range up to $8,517 per month. The average price in the community is $5,054, which is greater than the average cost of $5,053 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is less than the state average. Depending on other care the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is Medicare certified.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 5.6 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 3.2 hours with licensed nurses (2.4 by an RN and 0.9 by an LPN) and 2.4 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a variety of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are eight hospitals within 25 miles of Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit. The two closest hospitals are Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, which is 1.1 miles away, and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, which is 2.5 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The overall quality and staff are both rated as excellent with ratings of 5.

Some of the key amenities available at Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit are:

• Fitness Programs
• Social Outings
• Pet Friendly
• Activity Center