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Wesley Village

Pittston, Pennsylvania · CCN 395602

35 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2019.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
142
Surveys
35
Harm or worse
3
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file29/35

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
160
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
UNITED METHODIST HOMES
County
Luzerne
Medicare-certified since
1984

CMS ratings

Overall
3
Health inspection
3
Staffing
4
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 46 not-for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Pennsylvania.

Last survey on record

Feb 13, 2026

269 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.953.91
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.72—
Annual nurse turnover47.7%39.5%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$8,021 across 1 penalty

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ13.4%K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1965.5%E517.2%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B413.8%C—
CMS’s current file: 29 of the 142 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6973×

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  • F5522×

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

  • F6842×

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • F6952×

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • F7572×

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Wesley Village, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Aug 16, 2024

    Based on observations, a review of clinical records, select facility policy, resident incident/accident report and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate staff supervision and effective safety measures to prevent elopement for two residents (Resident CR1 and Resident 2) out of 4 residents reviewed, The facility further failed to identify staff's reliance on the facility's alarm system to prevent elopements and the deficiencies of this system to prevent future unsupervised exits from the facility, which placed residents in immediate jeopardy of future unsupervised exits from the facility and the potential for serious bodily injury or death. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689May 13, 2021

    Based on review of clinical records and select resident incident/accident reports, observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide necessary staff supervision and implement effective person-centered safety measures based on individual resident needs to promote resident safety and prevent falls, which resulted in serious injury, head injuries and fracture, to one resident out of three sampled (Resident 1). Findings include: A review of the clinical record revealed that Resident 1 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses which included, unspecified dementia with behavioral disturbance, unspecified abnormality of gait, and unspecified mental disorder. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF886Feb 15, 2022

    Based on a review of the facility's COVID-19 testing records and standards established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a functional system to maintain accurate documentation of testing completed and the results of each staff test during an outbreak including for one employee out of three sampled (Employee 2). Findings include: According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Center for Clinical Standards and Quality/Survey & Certification Group QSO-Memo - 20-38-NH initially dated August 26, 2020 and revised September 10, 2021, when newly identified COVID-19 positive staff or resident in a facility that is unable to identify close contacts, the facility is to test all staff… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 13, 2026

    Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain acceptable practices for the storage and service of food to prevent the potential for contamination and microbial growth in food, which increased the risk of foodborne illness in the food and nutrition services department.Findings include: Food safety and inspection standards for safe food handling indicate that everything that comes in contact with food must be kept clean and food that is mishandled can lead to foodborne illness. Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684May 9, 2025

    Based on clinical record review, review of select facility policy, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide quality care as evidenced by the facility failure to ensure physician orders were followed for the administration of medication for one resident (Resident 61) and further failed to develop procedures and criteria for a palliative care program (Specialized medical care for people with serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. […]

Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 142 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Feb 13, 2026Standard6 findings
  • May 9, 2025Standard8 findings
  • Aug 16, 2024Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 19, 2024Standard10 findings
  • May 14, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 22, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 30, 2023Standard4 findings
  • Jan 17, 2023Complaint2 findings
Show the 27 earlier surveys
  • Jul 29, 2022Standard10 findings
  • May 26, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 15, 2022Infection control2 findings
  • Oct 29, 2021Standard8 findings
  • May 13, 2021Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Dec 22, 2020Infection control4 findings
  • Nov 6, 2020Standard and complaint8 findings
  • Oct 14, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Oct 29, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 4, 2019Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 2, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • May 10, 2019Standard8 findings
  • Aug 31, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 6, 2018Standard8 findings
  • Mar 24, 2017Standard13 findings
  • Oct 13, 2016Complaint4 findings
  • Apr 14, 2016Standard6 findings
  • Jan 5, 2016Complaint2 findings
  • Nov 17, 2015Complaint2 findings
  • Mar 19, 2015Standard7 findings
  • Jan 15, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 1, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 21, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Apr 17, 2014Standard4 findings
  • Mar 28, 2013—4 findings
  • Feb 2, 2012—4 findings
  • Mar 11, 2011—1 finding

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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