Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (67% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Messiah Lifeways is a non-profit organization that offers a range of senior community services and residential living communities designed to embrace life to the fullest. With roots dating back to 1896, when Messiah Home was established in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by the Brethren in Christ Church, an organization that has a longstanding commitment to providing compassionate care and support to older adults.
For those facing the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, Messiah Lifeways offers specialized memory care programs in Mechanicsburg, PA. These programs provide tailored assistance, including Nursing Care, Adult Day services, access to in-house physicians, and comprehensive psychological and behavioral health services. With a focus on nurturing a supportive environment, Messiah Lifeways ensures the well-being and dignity of each resident. Their dedicated team is committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with memory impairments, providing personalized care, and promoting a sense of belonging within the community.
Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village is legally operated by Messiah Home Inc.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 32 | 63 | This facility has 49% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (32 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 49% better Rank #205 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 205th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
| 3.6 | 5.7 | This facility has 37% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (3.6 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 37% better Rank #221 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 221st out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 9 | 11 | This facility has had 18% fewer total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (9 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 18% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 7 | 8 | This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (7 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 78% | 73% | This facility has 5 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (78% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 5% worse Rank #345 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 345th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% better Rank #107 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 107th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.2 | 0.8 | This facility has 75% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (0.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 75% better |
Pennsylvania average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Pennsylvania average 31.3
Pennsylvania average 4.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Pennsylvania average: 0.3
Pennsylvania average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
11,562 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 81 | 30 | 111 | 29,067 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 7 | 31 | 9,289 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 24 | 6 | 30 | 8,132 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,343 | 91 | 99% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,506 | 91 | 99% | 4.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,394 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1,352 | 73 | 79% | 6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 989 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 8 | 0 | 8 | 549 | 50 | 54% | 5.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 538 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 523 | 70 | 76% | 5.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 500 | 81 | 88% | 3.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 421 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 409 | 58 | 63% | 7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 373 | 54 | 59% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 125 | 15 | 16% | 8.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 13 | 14% | 5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Apr 23, 2024 · $8K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
67% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (67% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mechanicsburg's city center to Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.58 miles to nearest hospital (Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center)
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Homeland Center | NH HC HOS MC PC SNF | Harrisburg (Midtown) | 56
Facility
56
PA AVG
94
Rank
#421 / 553 |
83.9%
Facility
83.9%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#111 / 507 | +23% | 4.93
Facility
4.93
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#49 / 181 | -46% | +19% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 184 | 93
Facility
93
PA AVG
83
Rank
#85 / 460 | 9
Facility
9
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#55 / 179 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#61 / 179 | - | 47 | - |
75
Facility
75
PA AVG
46
Rank
#110 / 667 | Evelyn Fry | $28.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$28.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#28 / 183 | $21.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$21.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#6 / 183 | 76.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
76.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#23 / 183 | 395475 | ||||
| Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village | NH ADC AL IL MC RESC RC SNF | Mechanicsburg | 190
Facility
190
PA AVG
94
Rank
#21 / 553 |
78.4%
Facility
78.4%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#171 / 507 | +15% | 5.19
Facility
5.19
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#31 / 181 | +9% | +25% | $8.0k
Facility
$8.0k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#123 / 184 | 89
Facility
89
PA AVG
83
Rank
#152 / 460 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#28 / 179 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#23 / 179 | - | 149 | A+ |
22
Facility
22
PA AVG
46
Rank
#520 / 667 | Messiah Lifeways | $46.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$46.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#9 / 183 | $19.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$19.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#13 / 183 | 41.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
41.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#153 / 183 | 395445 | ||||
| Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | NH MC PC RC SNF | Harrisburg | 138
Facility
138
PA AVG
94
Rank
#73 / 553 |
95.1%
Facility
95.1%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#20 / 507 | +40% | 3.41
Facility
3.41
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#164 / 181 | +3% | -18% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 184 | - | 35
Facility
35
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#131 / 179 | 3.9
Facility
3.9
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#100 / 179 | - | 131 | - |
33
Facility
33
PA AVG
46
Rank
#436 / 667 | Kristina Carlevale | $22.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$22.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#84 / 183 | $11.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$11.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#74 / 183 | 49.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
49.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#84 / 183 | 395372 | ||||
| The Gardens at Camp Hill | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Camp Hill | 95
Facility
95
PA AVG
94
Rank
#239 / 553 |
86.3%
Facility
86.3%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#88 / 507 | +27% | 3.99
Facility
3.99
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#110 / 181 | +44% | -4% | $10.1k
Facility
$10.1k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#137 / 184 | - | 42
Facility
42
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#143 / 179 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#135 / 179 | 1 | 82 | - |
47
Facility
47
PA AVG
46
Rank
#319 / 667 | Hashtag Holdings LLC | $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#146 / 183 | $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#150 / 183 | 37%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
37%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#105 / 183 | 395123 | ||||
| Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | NH MC SNF | Harrisburg (East Harrisburg) | 404
Facility
404
PA AVG
94
Rank
#2 / 553 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#60 / 507 | +32% | 3.82
Facility
3.82
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#132 / 181 | -4% | -8% | $17.1k
Facility
$17.1k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#150 / 184 | - | 47
Facility
47
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#151 / 179 | 3.1
Facility
3.1
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#72 / 179 | 2 | 364 | A |
67
Facility
67
PA AVG
46
Rank
#157 / 667 | Steven Rosenzweig | $39.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$39.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#22 / 183 | $20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#12 / 183 | 51.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#62 / 183 | 395074 |
Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.
Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village is legally operated by Messiah Home Inc.
Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to PA state health department records, Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village's license number is 342910.
According to PA state health department records, Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village's license expires on November 3, 2026.
Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village's occupancy is 78%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village on this page.
No, Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village has a no-pet policy.
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