River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nestled along East End Boulevard in Plains Township, River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to residents of the greater Wilkes-Barre area. Operated by Imperial Healthcare Group, a management company with a longstanding commitment to person-centered care, River View offers a structured, medically attentive environment designed to support both short-term recovery and long-term residential needs. Plains Township sits at the heart of the Wyoming Valley, giving residents and visiting families easy access to the resources and character that define this region of northeastern Pennsylvania. Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, one of the region's premier health systems, is just minutes away on Route 309, providing families reassurance that advanced medical care is close at hand. Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is similarly accessible, ensuring continuity of care between acute and post-acute settings. For families visiting loved ones, the surrounding area offers plenty of comfort and convenience. The Wyoming Valley Mall and the Marketplace at Steamtown in downtown Wilkes-Barre are nearby for shopping and dining. Kirby Park, set along the Susquehanna River, and the River Common riverfront park offer peaceful outdoor settings ideal for family outings during warmer months. Nesbitt Park provides additional green space for relaxed afternoon visits. The Wilkes-Barre and Plains Township community is well known for its tight-knit neighborhoods, affordable cost of living, and strong sense of regional pride — qualities that make it a comfortable and familiar setting for long-time Wyoming Valley residents transitioning to skilled nursing care. Public transit options along East End Boulevard also make the facility accessible for family members who rely on bus service. Imperial Healthcare Group brings operational depth and clinical standards to River View, prioritizing individualized care plans, attentive nursing staff, and rehabilitation therapies designed to restore function and independence. Whether recovering from surgery, a stroke, or managing a complex chronic condition, residents at River View receive care in a community-connected environment that keeps families close.