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Best Nursing Homes in Carlisle, PA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 nursing homes in Carlisle, PA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in PA
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Carlisle, PA our team has analyzed — not a count of every nursing home provider in Carlisle, PA.
3 homes
Other senior care options in Carlisle:
Assisted Living Memory Care Independent Living

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Pennsylvania average is: 69.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Chapel Pointe at Carlisle ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
IL
SNF
Carlisle
61
Facility 61
PA AVG 108
Rank #148 / 204
67.2%
Facility 67.2%
PA AVG 71.8%
Rank #116 / 187
-6%
5.30
Facility 5.30
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #25 / 182
? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +19%+28%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 184
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #11 / 178
2.0
Facility 2.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #26 / 178
-41-
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 50
Rank #54 / 214
The Alliance Home Of Carlisle, Pa, Inc
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $18.8M
Rank #119 / 167
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $11.4M
Rank #85 / 167
83.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 83.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 69.2%
Rank #22 / 167
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Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Wings Carlisle
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 108
Rank #155 / 204
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
PA AVG 71.8%
Rank #94 / 187
+1%
5.10
Facility 5.10
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #31 / 182
? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -76%+23%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 184
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #46 / 178
4.0
Facility 4.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #110 / 178
-43-
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 50
Rank #54 / 214
Lutheran Senior Services East
$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $18.8M
Rank #130 / 167
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $11.4M
Rank #143 / 167
52.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 69.2%
Rank #91 / 167
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Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Carlisle
282
Facility 282
PA AVG 108
Rank #7 / 204
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
PA AVG 71.8%
Rank #25 / 187
+31%
3.49
Facility 3.49
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #133 / 182
C+ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -40%-16%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 184
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #132 / 178
3.7
Facility 3.7
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #101 / 178
-265-
11
Facility 11
PA AVG 50
Rank #193 / 214
Elazar Weinberg
$27.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $27.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $18.8M
Rank #26 / 167
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $11.4M
Rank #98 / 167
31.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 31.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 69.2%
Rank #166 / 167
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other PA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Carlisle. See how we rank facilities

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Chapel Pointe at Carlisle

770 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
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Overview of Chapel Pointe at Carlisle

Chapel Pointe at Carlisle offers nursing home, independent living, and skilled nursing in Carlisle, PA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having these care levels together may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who wants to remain in the same community.

The community has 61 beds, with total nurse staffing of 5h 18m per resident per day. That represents the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid for a longer stay when savings may not cover it, and private pay.

A Walk Score of 74 means most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Chef-prepared menus shape the dining offering, while a beauty salon and barbershop provide grooming services within the community. Rehabilitation services give residents access to rehab through the community. The Alliance Home Of Carlisle, Pa operates Chapel Pointe at Carlisle.

Phone: (717) 249-1363

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Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community

1 Longsdorf Way, A, B & C Wings, Carlisle, PA 17015
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Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Carlisle, PA. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels in one community allow a resident whose needs grow to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Respite care is also available for short stays, which suits a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community has 59 beds. That places it in the smaller-community range, where staff and residents can get to know each other.

A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The community has an on-site swimming pool, fitness center, outdoor walking paths, transportation, and rehabilitation services, giving residents options for exercise, outdoor movement, rides, and therapy.

Dining options include meals tailored to residents’ needs and preferences. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare is relevant to covered short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly. Lutheran Senior Services East operates the community, and Matt Pavalko serves as director.

Phone: (717) 245-9941

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Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

1000 Claremont Rd, Carlisle, PA 17013
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With a dedication to seniors’ well-being, Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is an idyllic senior living community situated in the scenic setting of Carlisle, PA, that offers a wide array of care options including subacute rehabilitation, orthopedic, long-term, palliative, memory, infectious disease, and respite care. With 282 cozy beds and well-designed suites, the community ensures the safety and comfort of seniors on their healing journey. The community fuses exceptional medical assistance and utmost care for seniors to live as they prefer.

Enjoy old hobbies and discover new interests with exciting programs and engaging activities. Feel good with delicious and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. With its serene spaces and state-of-the-art amenities, Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a good place to spend your golden years cared for by a compassionate and highly qualified team.

Phone: (717) 243-2031

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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No paid rankings Facilities cannot pay to influence placement.
Data source Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Nursing Homes in Carlisle at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 4.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Carlisle, PA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Carlisle, PA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Carlisle, PA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Carlisle, PA

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Pennsylvania?

Assisted living in Pennsylvania is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Pennsylvania Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 3 nursing homes in Carlisle, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Carlisle, PA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Carlisle, PA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Carlisle, PA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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