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North Penn Manor

Reviewer concerns include serious safety and care failures — investigate before committing.

240 North Sherman Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 1870280 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
2.6/5

based on 9 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility's history shows a significant decline in quality, moving from highly praised personalized care in 2018 to severe safety warnings in 2025. If you are considering this facility, you must investigate recent care standards and safety protocols, as recent families have reported being unable to keep their loved ones there safely.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

9 reviews on Google
Families should exercise extreme caution, as recent reviews describe serious safety and care concerns that led a family member to move their loved one elsewhere. While one older review highly praises the personalized, homey atmosphere and attentive care, more recent feedback is overwhelmingly negative, citing issues ranging from poor care to bed bugs.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff3.0Clean2.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Personalized, homey atmosphere
  • Attentive care for health changes
  • Clean and decorated environment

Concerns

  • Serious safety and care failures
  • Presence of bed bugs

Rating Trends

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2343.02015(1)5.02016(1)2.32018(3)1.02019(1)1.02020(1)5.02024(1)1.02025(1)

Distribution · 9 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We love hearing that the environment here feels so homey and decorated; how do you involve residents in making their personal spaces feel comfortable?
  • 2Since you focus on attentive care during health changes, what is your specific process for notifying families when a resident's condition shifts?
  • 3What steps are currently in place to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and room maintenance throughout the facility?
  • 4How do you manage staff training and oversight to ensure consistent, high-quality care for every resident?
  • 5Can you tell us about the protocols you have in place for resident safety and managing any unexpected medical emergencies?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social outings do you offer to help residents stay engaged with the community?

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Key Review Excerpts

This is an excellent personal care home. The owner gets to know each resident and is genuine and caring! The facility is clean and personalized with decorations. They took care of my grandmother and were attentive to any health changes.

Grandchild of a resident · 2018★★★★★

All I will say is that I’m happy we got our loved one out alive. Unfortunately I can't say unharmed but he’s in a better, cleaner and safer place with staff that actually care for their patients.

Family member of a former resident · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 9 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: PA State Licensing Agency

42total
79deficiencies

Key Findings

Between 2022 and 2026, North Penn Manor underwent 42 inspections, resulting in 13 clean reports and 79 documented violations. Findings from these inspections included issues regarding staff documentation, facility maintenance, food storage practices, and cleanliness in the kitchen and laundry areas.

Jan 29, 2026Routine
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The home did not obtain a new medical evaluation following a significant change in a resident's medical condition.

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A resident's change in care needs following a physician's indication of a new diagnosis was not documented in a significant change assessment and support plan.

Oct 28, 2025Routine
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The resident-home contract did not include an updated annual fee schedule for the actual amounts charged for available services.

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A staff member's criminal history check was not completed until one day after their hire date.

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An uncovered trash can was observed in the shared shower room.

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Cigarette butts were observed in the grass surrounding the outdoor designated smoking gazebo.

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The narcotic administration book failed to include the initials of the staff person who administered a prescribed medication.

Oct 8, 2025Routine
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A resident was unsupervised during an outdoor activity and left the facility unnoticed, later being found by police.

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A resident was not properly supervised during an outdoor activity, leading to them walking into traffic and being found by police.

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Cigarette butts were found discarded on the ground near the porch railing in the designated smoking area.

Aug 20, 2025Routine
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Direct care staff person was reported to frighten and intimidate residents by screaming and refusing to assist when asked.

Jun 25, 2025Routine
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The Medication Administration Record binder was left unattended on top of the medication cart and was accessible to the public.

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The home failed to secure medical attention for a resident whose eyes were observed to be irritated and encrusted with discharge.

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The resident's support plan failed to document necessary medical information, including a choking incident, dietary requirements, and speech therapy services.

May 29, 2025Routine
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A walker and a Hoyer lift were found blocking the egress from the home's exit doors.

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A resident was found with over-the-counter creams in their room despite not having a medical evaluation assessing them as able to self-administer medications.

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Medications were stored in an unsecured and unlocked bedside table in a resident's room.

Dec 11, 2024Routine
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The License Inspection Summary report was not posted conspicuously, as it was located in a container behind an artificial tree.

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A manual fire pull station was physically and visually obstructed by an artificial tree, floor scrubber, wet floor signs, and a broom.

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The home failed to provide visible signage informing visitors of the video surveillance used at entry and exit points.

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A 2x4 inch hole was found in the kitchen wall with visible wires exposed.

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The hot water temperature in the bathroom of Resident Room BB was measured at 125.6 degrees Fahrenheit, exceeding the 120 degree limit.

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Boxes containing soda cans and cereal were observed being stored directly on the floor of the dry food storage shed.

Apr 17, 2024Routine
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Two medication carts were left unlocked and unattended in the front lobby.

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Medication Administration Records (MARs) were left unlocked and unattended on medication carts in the front lobby.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

North Penn Manor, INC.

Organization Type

for profit

Source: State licensing data

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