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Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit in Wilkes Barre, PA

Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit is a nursing home community in Wilkes Barre, PA.

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Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit in Wilkes Barre, PA

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  • Interior

    A bright and inviting dining area featuring a skylight and elegant decor.

  • Building

    Exterior view of a rehabilitation hospital, featuring clear signage and landscaped surroundings.

  • Architecture

    Aerial view of a modern commercial building surrounded by green grass.

  • Bedroom

    A clean and well-lit hospital patient room equipped with essential medical facilities.

  • Trees

    A sunny day at the John Wood Institute, surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Outdoor

    A tranquil courtyard featuring seating areas surrounded by trees and brick walls.

  • Television

    A modern and inviting waiting room with green chairs and wooden tables.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious physical therapy room equipped with exercise tables and various rehabilitation tools.

  • Rehabilitation

    A patient aided by an exoskeleton during rehabilitation, guided by healthcare professionals.

150 Mundy Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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4 from 25 reviews
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Overall Review of Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit

common 16 reviews mention this

Staff are consistently caring

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as caring and helpful.

Across many reviews, people mention kind, compassionate care from nurses, therapists, aides, and coordinators. Several reviewers highlight staff responsiveness, including helping with day-to-day needs like showers and dressing. Even in largely negative accounts, readers point to staffing as a major factor in whether the experience felt supportive or inadequate.

differentiator 13 reviews mention this

Therapy support is a key focus

Reviews consistently connect progress to the therapy plan and sessions.

Many residents describe tangible benefits from physical or occupational therapy, including working through exercises and receiving one-on-one time with a therapist. A few reviews also describe improvements over a short inpatient stay, with therapy presented as a structured part of recovery. At the same time, some reviewers complain that rehab effort and therapy time varied by situation, floor, or internal protocols, which affected outcomes.

common 2 reviews mention this

Food gets positive mentions

Some reviewers say the food was really good.

Food comes up in a couple of reviews as a clear positive, with one person calling it really good and another describing it as great. These comments also appear alongside broader praise for cleanliness and caregiving, suggesting mealtime experience was part of an overall positive stay.

  • A bright and inviting dining area featuring a skylight and elegant decor.
caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care varies, with serious complaints

Several reviews raise concerns about consistency and safety.

A recurring downside is uneven care and process problems, including scheduling issues and differences in rehab time. Some reviewers describe limits on therapy, restricted involvement from family, or barriers tied to protocols. Others report more severe issues such as medication errors, rude behavior, or dirty rooms, which directly contradict the more positive accounts.

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Features

Housing

  • 45 resident community capacity 45 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (9 miles away) Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (9 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Dineshkumar Chimanlal Talati, MD (0.2 miles)
  • Northeastern Eye Institute (0.4 miles)
  • Dr. Joseph Wagner (0.5 miles)
  • Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center (0.6 miles)
  • Brucker, Wilma K, Md - Va Medical Center-Wilkes-Barre (1 miles)
  • Genesis Healthcare - Main Voice (1.1 miles)
  • General Laporoscopic Surgery - Joseph J Ridilla Do (1.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Royal House Buffet (0.5 miles)
  • Mirakuya Japanese Restaurant (0.6 miles)
  • Applebee's (0.6 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • Miller's Ale House (0.7 miles)
  • CoreLife Eatery (0.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Mattern's Floral and Furnishings (2.2 miles)
  • Bistro On Hudson (2.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • General Hospital (0.7 miles)
  • VA Medical Center (1 miles)
  • Center For Same Day Surgery (1.1 miles)
  • Wyoming Valley Health Care (1.5 miles)
  • NEPA Breastfeeding Center (1.7 miles)
  • Geisinger Health System (2.2 miles)
  • Geisinger Hospital (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Wegmans (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.5 miles)
  • General Community Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Advanced Pharmacy Services (1.8 miles)
  • Pierce Drugs (1.8 miles)
  • Turkey Hill, LP (2 miles)

Theaters

  • R/C Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 (1.5 miles)

Parks

  • Kirby Park (1.9 miles)

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