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Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing
200 S. Meade Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 · Luzerne County · (570) 823-6131
133 certified beds, about 117 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1975
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395324 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 16, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 20 health citations since May 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.99 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.56 of those hours.
46.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
1105/24
603/25
105/25
201/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 20 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
14D
6E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
January 16, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, select facility policies, observation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement effective procedures to maintain accurate records of controlled medications to ensure timely acquisition and administration of prescribed medications for one resident (Resident 108) and failed to timely obtain and administer prescribed medications for one resident (Resident 115) out of 24 residents sampled.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure documented clinical justification for the use of psychoactive medications for one of five sampled residents for unnecessary medication prescribing practices (Resident 81).
May 6, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, observation, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide nursing services consistent with professional standards of practice by not ensuring the consistent application of physician-ordered therapeutic devices and preventative measures for one of ten residents sampled for quality of care (Resident 4).
March 7, 2025Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, controlled medication records, select facility policy, and a staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to implement procedures to ensure the accuracy of controlled medication records for four residents out of 23 residents reviewed. (Residents 23, 61,76 and 350).
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set Assessments accurately reflected the status of one resident out of 23 sampled (Resident 61).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide nursing services consistent with professional standards of quality to ensure that licensed nurses properly evaluated and provided nursing care according to physician orders for one resident out of 24 residents reviewed (Resident 10)
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, select facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to monitor resident weights consistently and accurately to timely identify changes in nutritional parameters and timely implement nutritional interventions for two residents out of 24 sampled residents (Residents 24 and 90).
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, select facility policy, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that pain management is provided to residents consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences for one resident (Resident 61) out of 23 sampled.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined the attending physician failed to act upon pharmacist-identified irregularities in the medication regimen of one of 24 residents sampled (Resident 10).
May 3, 2024Standard inspection · 11 citations
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, and staff interviews it was determined the facility repeatedly failed to implement a resident's care plan for pressure relieving measures for one resident out of 25 sampled (Resident 85).
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to provide person-centered care consistent with professional standards of practice by failing to follow physician orders for medication administration for four residents (Residents 69, 85, 90 and 100) out of 25 sampled
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, a review of clinical records, and staff and resident interviews it was determined that the facility failed to provide and/or efficiently deploy sufficient nursing staff to consistently provide timely and quality of care to residents, including timely provision of assistance to residents requiring the assistance of two nursing staff members for activities of daily living as evidenced by four out of 25 sampled residents (Residents 78, 80, 94 and 161).
- E Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the minutes from Resident Council Meetings, scheduled facility mealtimes, and select facility policy, and resident and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the provision of a nourishing (satisfying to the resident) evening snack when greater than 14 hours elapsed from the supper meal to breakfast the next day for residents including eight residents of 25 sampled (Resident 7, 10, 57, 61, 64, 78, 90 and 104).
- E Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, facility policy, and the facility's infection assessment tool, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to consistently implement its antibiotic stewardship protocols for initiating antibiotic use for two residents out of 25 sampled. (Resident 54 and 61)
- D Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and resident and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to demonstrate that residents are consistently afforded the right to participate in their treatment plans to include the resident's preferences for diabetes management for one resident out of 25 sampled (Resident 36).
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of select facility policy and clinical records and staff and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to determine a resident's capability to self-administer medication (saline nasal spray solution) for one of 25 residents reviewed (Resident 26).
- D Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provided individualized care for a resident with a diagnosis of PTSD for one out of the 25 residents sampled (Resident 21).
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's drug regimen was free of unnecessary antibiotic drugs for one out of 25 residents sampled (Resident 61).
- D Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of select facility policy and clinical records and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to timely notify the physician of abnormal lab results for one resident out of 25 sampled (Resident 54).
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the clinical record, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a nutritional supplement that accommodated a resident's preferences for one resident of 25 residents reviewed (Resident 91).
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.99 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.56 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.44 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.44 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.98 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40.9% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.92 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.21 on weekdays and 3.44 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.23 in April to June 2025 to 3.99 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.99 | 0.56 | 4.21 | 3.44 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 117 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.70 | 0.66 | 4.99 | 3.97 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 102 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.48 | 0.70 | 4.77 | 3.76 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 109 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.23 | 0.65 | 4.59 | 3.33 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 115 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.6 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.8 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.1 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.0 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.7 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ALLIED SERVICES PERSONAL CARE, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Services Personal Care, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 10/01/2019 |
| Allied Health Care Services | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 10% | 10/01/2019 |
| Allied Services Foundation | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 10% | 10/01/2019 |
| George, Helene | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 10/01/2019 | |
| Aronica, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Boyle, Douglas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Conaboy, William | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Denaples, Louis | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Franceski, Gerald | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Krogulski, Kenneth | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Melone, Thomas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Scranton, William | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Speicher, Thomas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Avvisato, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Allied Services Foundation | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2019 | |
| Cooney, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2019 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 6, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 16, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 7, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 3, 2024: "Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.44 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.53.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Embassy of Wyoming Valley Wilkes Barre, 0.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 51 citations
- Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit Wilkes-Barre, 1.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Riverstreet Manor Wilkes-Barre, 1.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 50 citations
- Edenbrook on Second Ave Kingston, 1.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 44 citations
- Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center Kingston, 2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Kingston, 2.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Edenbrook at Hampton Wilkes Barre, 3.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 36 citations
Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Pennsylvania. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Care Facility Locator, where Pennsylvania publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 16, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing?
- CMS lists 16 owners and managers. Legal business name: ALLIED SERVICES PERSONAL CARE, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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