Timber Ridge Health Center sits at 1555 East End Boulevard Plains Twp, Wilkes-Barre, PA, and is a large, for-profit community offering different levels of care from assisted living, memory care, independent living, skilled nursing, short-term and long-term care, and respite care for families who need a break. The building holds both private and semi-private rooms, with each space fully furnished, including a private bathroom, kitchenette, air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, and Wi-Fi, so folks can feel comfortable and settled. The healthcare team includes RNs, LPNs, CNAs, therapy staff, and medical staff, who provide 12-16 hour nursing support, along with a 24-hour call system and daily help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other tasks like moving about, which helps people who have trouble getting around or need a little extra care. The center gives rehabilitation like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as stroke recovery, IV therapy, wound care, palliative and hospice care, cardiac therapy, nutritional counseling, and pharmacy services, aiming to get folks back on their feet after surgery or illness and help them feel better day to day. People living there also have access to mental wellness programs, memory-related therapies, and structured activities meant to keep them engaged-things like arts and crafts, music, movie nights, game nights, walking paths, planned day trips, and community-sponsored events keep folks busy and help with social ties.
Meals are served by a culinary team in a dining room with restaurant-style service, and they're ready for special diets, allergies, or diabetes needs. They keep things clean with housekeeping and linen services, and there's transportation available for errands and appointments, plus parking for those who need it. For relaxation and fun, residents use the garden, outdoor spaces, spa, fitness room, library, computer center, game room, movie theater, and arts and activity rooms. The facility also includes a beauty salon, and there's always planned events for folks to attend if they want. There are systems in place like an emergency alert button for safety and supervision at all hours.
Timber Ridge Health Center's staff receive special training in caregiver certification, dementia and Alzheimer's care, and Medicaid, with courses like Caregiver Certification by State, Dementia & Alzheimer's Training, and RAL Courses, geared to help them provide proper care for elderly residents with complex needs. Care plans are personalized to support recovery and improve the quality of life, with a focus on helping each person regain independence where they can. The place accepts Medicare and Medicaid, has no resident or family council, and isn't a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Timber Ridge has been cited for deficiencies, including a recent abuse flag and a history of inspection grades ranging from D to B+ from the CMS, which's something families might want to know up front, as well as its full range of programs, strong emphasis on medical and therapeutic support, and commitment to keeping things clean, comfortable, and as welcoming as possible for both residents and families.
