Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Erie, PA
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Erie, PA
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Set on 26 scenic acres in Erie, Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home is a nursing home serving residents seeking post-acute rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. It is a CMS-certified provider that accepts Medicare and Medicaid, so families have multiple options for covering care costs.
The setting offers a spacious, quiet environment for residents. The grounds are peaceful for daily living. There’s a chapel on-site for residents and families who value spiritual or faith-based programming as part of the care experience.
The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 44. Some nearby services may be accessible on foot, but most trips and visits from family require a short drive. This is common for properties located on larger, more rural acreage rather than in a busy commercial area.
Families exploring options in the Erie area should take an in-person tour of the home to see the facilities, meet the care team, and understand how daily life unfolds there.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 1st out of 207 homes in Pennsylvania for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 1st out of 207 homes in Pennsylvania for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
7h 40m per day
Rank #1 / 207Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 207 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Pennsylvania average, with a ranking across 207 Pennsylvania facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Pennsylvania avg
+85%
Standout metric
Weekend Total Nursing is +52% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 5h 22m per day | ▲ 52% State avg: 3h 32m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
107-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #350 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 350th out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Penalties and fines
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
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| Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home | NH AL | Erie | 107 | - | - | 7.67
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home is located in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home
Is Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home in a walkable area?
Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Is Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home a government-operated facility?
Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home is a government-operated nursing facility.
Are there photos of Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home?
(814) 871-4531 will put you in contact with the team at Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home.
Is Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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