Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 396109
HEINZ TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania · Medicare
Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 44
Finances, as filed
Not yet extracted for this facility.
Nurse staffing
Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.
Ownership, as filed with CMS
Care Compare
As filed in the CMS file dated 1 August 2026 (Care Compare ownership).
| Owner or manager | Role | Type | Ownership percentage | Association |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HEINZ INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | since 04/01/2007 |
| BRISLIN, JAY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| CONABOY, WILLIAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| DAVIDOWITZ, SHERRY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2007 |
| KROKOS, SANDRA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| MELONE, THOMAS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2007 |
| SCRANTON, WILLIAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| WEINBERGER, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| AVVISATO, MICHAEL | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2007 |
| CONABOY, WILLIAM | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2009 |
| KEARNEY, KAREN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| ALLIED HEALTH CARE SERVICES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2007 |
| ALLIED SERVICES FOUNDATION | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2010 |
| AVVISATO, MICHAEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2007 |
| CONABOY, WILLIAM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2009 |
| JOHN HEINZ INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2007 |
| MINICH, CHRISTINE | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2017 |
| PREBOLA, WILLIAM | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2006 |
Medicare enrollment
As filed in the CMS file dated 1 August 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of JOHN HEINZ INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE (enrollment ID O20070312000203).
| Owner | Individual or organization | Role | Ownership percentage | Association date | Described in the filing as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HEINZ INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100 | 4/1/2007 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| JAY BRISLIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | 10 | 1/1/2021 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| RICHARD L WEINBERGER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. | 1/1/2013 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| SANDRA M KROKOS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | 10 | 1/1/2021 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| SHERRY DAVIDOWITZ | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. | 4/1/2007 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| THOMAS J MELONE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. | 4/1/2007 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| WILLIAM P CONABOY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. | 1/1/2013 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| WILLIAM W SCRANTON | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. | 1/1/2013 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| KAREN S KEARNEY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | 10 | 1/1/2021 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| MICHAEL E AVVISATO | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. | 4/1/2007 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| WILLIAM P CONABOY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. | 1/1/2009 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| ALLIED HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. | 4/1/2007 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| ALLIED SERVICES FOUNDATION | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. | 1/1/2010 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| JOHN HEINZ INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | 100 | 4/1/2007 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| MICHAEL E AVVISATO | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. | 4/1/2007 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| WILLIAM P CONABOY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. | 1/1/2009 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| CHRISTINE MINICH | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. | 11/1/2017 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
| WILLIAM R PREBOLA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. | 7/1/2006 | Private equity company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Real estate investment trust: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. Holding company: CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; this field has not been filed under the current cycle. |
Changes in ownership
- 1 July 2026: KAREN S KEARNEY no longer appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- 1 July 2026: KAREN S KEARNEY appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- 3 June 2024: JAMES COONEY no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: DOUGLAS BOYLE no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: JILL MURRAY no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: BILL F MCCABE no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: CHRISTINA MUELLER no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: LOUIS DENAPLES no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: GERALD B FRANCESKI no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: KENNETH J KROGULSKI no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: WILLIAM R PREBOLA appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: CHRISTINE MINICH appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
Recent changes on this record
- 1 July 2026: KAREN S KEARNEY no longer appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- 1 July 2026: KAREN S KEARNEY appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
- 3 June 2024: JAMES COONEY no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: DOUGLAS BOYLE no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: JILL MURRAY no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: BILL F MCCABE no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: CHRISTINA MUELLER no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: LOUIS DENAPLES no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: GERALD B FRANCESKI no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: KENNETH J KROGULSKI no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: WILLIAM R PREBOLA appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
- 3 June 2024: CHRISTINE MINICH appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-06-03.csv
Inspections
| Inspection cycle | Health inspection | Fire safety inspection | Health deficiencies | Fire safety deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 September 2025 | 25 September 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | 6 December 2024 | 6 December 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 5 January 2024 | 5 January 2024 | 6 | 0 |
From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.
Deficiencies cited
10 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
| Inspection date | Inspection type | Tag | Category | What was cited | Scope and severity | Complaint | Corrected | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 September 2025 | Health | F 0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 22 October 2025 |
| 25 September 2025 | Health | F 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 22 October 2025 |
| 6 December 2024 | Health | F 0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 7 January 2025 |
| 6 December 2024 | Health | F 0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 7 January 2025 |
| 5 January 2024 | Health | F 0553 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 14 February 2024 |
| 5 January 2024 | Health | F 0554 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 14 February 2024 |
| 5 January 2024 | Health | F 0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 14 February 2024 |
| 5 January 2024 | Health | F 0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 14 February 2024 |
| 5 January 2024 | Health | F 0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 14 February 2024 |
| 5 January 2024 | Health | F 0745 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | 14 February 2024 |
From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.
Penalties
Not yet extracted for this facility.
Care Compare provider information
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Provider Type | Medicare |
| Ownership Type | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal Business Name | JOHN HEINZ INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE |
| Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services | 2007-05-11 |
| Provider Resides in Hospital | Y |
| Continuing Care Retirement Community | N |
| Urban | Y |
| County/Parish | Luzerne |
| Telephone Number | 5708308995 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | None |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Number of Certified Beds | 44 |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 35.5 |
| Overall Rating | 5 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 4 |
| QM Rating | 5 |
| Short-Stay QM Rating | 5 |
| Processing Date | 2026-08-01 |
From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Aug2026.csv, processed on 1 August 2026.
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