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Best Nursing Homes in Harrisburg, PA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 7 nursing homes in Harrisburg, PA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in PA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Harrisburg, 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: 3.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Harrisburg, 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: 2.3/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Harrisburg, 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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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 #51 / 198
-46%+19%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
93
Facility 93
PA AVG 83
Rank #85 / 460
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #57 / 196
3.0
Facility 3.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #67 / 196
-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 #31 / 200
$21.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $21.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #7 / 200
76.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 76.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG 40%
Rank #24 / 200
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 #32 / 198
+9%+25%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #135 / 201
89
Facility 89
PA AVG 83
Rank #152 / 460
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #29 / 196
1.7
Facility 1.7
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #25 / 196
-149A+
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 #10 / 200
$19.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $19.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #14 / 200
41.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 41.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG 40%
Rank #165 / 200
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 #178 / 198
+3%-18%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
-
35
Facility 35
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #142 / 196
3.9
Facility 3.9
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #107 / 196
-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 #90 / 200
$11.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #79 / 200
49.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 49.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG 40%
Rank #87 / 200
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 #118 / 198
+44%-4%
$10.1k
Facility $10.1k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #149 / 201
-
42
Facility 42
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #155 / 196
5.3
Facility 5.3
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #146 / 196
182-
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 #159 / 200
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #164 / 200
37%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #112 / 200
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 #143 / 198
-4%-8%
$17.1k
Facility $17.1k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #162 / 201
-
47
Facility 47
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #163 / 196
3.1
Facility 3.1
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #78 / 196
2364A
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 #25 / 200
$20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #13 / 200
51.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #65 / 200
395074
Oak Hill Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
PC
SNF
Middletown (North Union Street)
40
Facility 40
PA AVG 94
Rank #493 / 553
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #303 / 507
-5%
3.31
Facility 3.31
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #187 / 198
+41%-20%
$61.3k
Facility $61.3k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #186 / 201
97
Facility 97
PA AVG 83
Rank #30 / 460
73
Facility 73
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #190 / 196
4.9
Facility 4.9
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #132 / 196
726-
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 46
Rank #523 / 667
Matthew Pavalko
$18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #118 / 200
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #99 / 200
46.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #69 / 200
395347
The Gardens at West Shore
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Camp Hill
309
Facility 309
PA AVG 94
Rank #5 / 553
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4.19
Facility 4.19
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #96 / 198
0%+1%
$51.5k
Facility $51.5k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #183 / 201
-
65
Facility 65
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #185 / 196
3.8
Facility 3.8
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #103 / 196
438F
40
Facility 40
PA AVG 46
Rank #382 / 667
Michael Stuck
$20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #60 / 200
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #78 / 200
37.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 37.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #153 / 200
395223
Overview of Homeland Center

Since 1866, Homeland Center has been a beacon of care and compassion in the bustling city of Harrisburg. This esteemed community has flourished over the years, offering care options that cater to the diverse needs of seniors. From dementia care and personal care to rehabilitation, skilled care, hospice care, home health care, and home personal care, Homeland Center leaves no stone unturned in ensuring that each resident receives the highest level of attention and support. The community offers a range of essential medical services on-site as well, including lab testing, therapies, podiatry, hearing evaluations, and medical transportation. 
From cozy studios to spacious two-bedroom suites, the home boasts ample spaces and inviting layouts. Residents are encouraged to bring their own cherished furnishings, allowing them to personalize their living spaces and make them truly feel like home. With individual dining requests and dietary preferences meticulously catered to, residents are also treated to gourmet meals that are a feast for the senses. Homeland Center is definitely a sanctuary where seniors can embark on a new chapter of their lives, filled with comfort and boundless possibilities.

Contact Homeland Center

Overview of Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village

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.

Contact Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village

Overview of Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center sits at 4000 Linglestown Rd in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and covers a lot of ground: nursing home care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. At 138 beds, it’s a sizable operation, and occupancy runs high, 94.1%.

The Walk Score lands at 33 out of 100, somewhat walkable, so a few nearby services are within reach, but most errands still call for a car. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, opening up multiple ways for families to cover costs.

Skilled nursing, wound care, and orthopedic rehabilitation are all part of the service list, backed by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. A medical director checks in monthly, and discharge support is available when a resident is ready to transition elsewhere. There’s also a named program worth noting: the Family Matters Program, built specifically around keeping residents and families connected.

Beyond the clinical piece, residents have lounges and activity areas to use, plus religious services, recreational programming, and organized trips off-site.

What shows is a large, high-occupancy facility spanning five care types, with real clinical depth in rehab and nursing, and a structured effort toward keeping families in the loop rather than leaving that to chance.

Contact Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Overview of The Gardens at Camp Hill

The Gardens at Camp Hill keeps 95 beds running at 91.6 percent occupancy. Demand is consistent, and the place fills beds because people need what it does. Located at 46 Erford Rd in Camp Hill, operated by Hashtag Holdings LLC, it sits in a neighborhood where a Walk Score of 47 means you’re driving to get groceries.

What it lacks in walkability, it makes up for in clinical depth. Short-term rehab, stroke recovery, respiratory therapy, IV meds, dementia care. There’s a doctor on staff and nurses around the clock.

Four hours of nursing per resident per day, with registered nurses handling just over an hour of that. The place also runs therapy programs, maintains a resident council, hosts movie nights, and arranges animal visits.

Average length of stay is 202 days. That number sits right at the overlap: Medicare comes in for short-term post-acute stuff, Medicaid covers the longer stays, and private pay fills gaps. The payer mix tells you something real about the facility’s actual design. It’s built for both kinds of residents.

The Gardens at Camp Hill isn’t one thing. It’s a nursing home that handles short-term rehab and also absorbs people staying longer with complex conditions like dementia or end-of-life care. For families in the Harrisburg area trying to plan for uncertainty, the fact that this one place can accommodate both timelines reduces a major headache down the line. You’re not hunting for a second facility if your parent’s situation changes.

Contact The Gardens at Camp Hill

Overview of Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Discover Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania, expertly designed to cater to both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care needs. This exceptional gym boasts a highly skilled and competitive medical team, ensuring that residents receive the utmost care and attention. With a total of 400 beds, it stands as a pillar of healthcare excellence, conveniently located near downtown Harrisburg and close to major hospitals and healthcare providers. Accessibility is a breeze, with easy access from Interstate 83, facilitating seamless transitions for residents and their families.

Beyond the exceptional medical services, an array of therapeutic recreation options await, designed to enhance well-being and foster a sense of joy and fulfillment. To elevate the experience further, comprehensive concierge services cater to every need, ensuring that residents can focus solely on their recovery and overall wellness. Recognizing the importance of seamless transportation, complementary services are also provided for dialysis appointments and physician visits, eliminating any logistical concerns. Moreover, the facility’s enchanting outdoor spaces serve as havens of tranquility, inviting residents to embrace the beauty of nature.

Contact Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Overview of Oak Hill Village

Discover the exceptional senior living destination of Oak Hill Village, located in Middletown, Pennsylvania. Seize the opportunity to maintain your beloved lifestyle in this assisted living and memory care community. Oak Hill Village offers a range of care levels, including Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation, ensuring that you can continue to reside in the community you cherish as your care needs evolve.

At Oak Hill Village, the dedicated team of professionals is committed to making your retirement years the best they can be. Experience the highest standard of care, comfort, and happiness as you navigate this new chapter of life. With a comprehensive range of services available, seamless transitions between different care levels can be achieved within the familiar surroundings of Oak Hill Village. Indulge in a fulfilling retirement experience at Oak Hill Village, where graceful aging and a vibrant lifestyle await you.

Contact Oak Hill Village

Overview of The Gardens at West Shore

Situated in close proximity to Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital, The Gardens at West Shore exists as a distinguished senior home in the picturesque region of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, offering a wide range of unparalleled services. The home prides itself on delivering unparalleled post-acute care and short-term rehabilitation services. The facility’s proficient team specializes in administering personalized therapies tailored to address the distinct needs of each individual. Additionally, the facility features a secure memory care unit dedicated to providing specialized care for patients with memory impairments.
For seniors looking for a memory care facility that considers a wide variety of insurances, The Gardens at West Shore accepts medicare and medicaid. This commitment to inclusivity ensures that individuals from diverse backgrounds can access and benefit from the facility’s exceptional services. Beyond the standard offerings, The Gardens at West Shore excels in the field of psychiatric rounding, ensuring comprehensive mental health support for residents. The facility’s meticulously planned activities are thoughtfully designed to enhance residents’ quality of life, fostering a sense of purpose and joy.

Contact The Gardens at West Shore

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.

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Harrisburg, 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 7 nursing homes in Harrisburg, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, 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.