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Page 15 of Best Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 183 nursing homes in Pennsylvania using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (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 Pennsylvania. 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: 3.4/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania. 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: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania. 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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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.

CMS & PA Dept. of Health data

Freedom Village at Brandywine
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Coatesville
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #399 / 554
76.8%
Facility 76.8%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #191 / 508
+13%
4.23
Facility 4.23
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #96 / 198
+31%+2%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
-
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #29 / 196
1.7
Facility 1.7
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #25 / 196
-46A+
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 46
Rank #602 / 667
Danielle Geyer
$12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #40 / 200
$14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #54 / 200
116%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 116%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #159 / 200
396062
Fellowship Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Whitehall (Fellowship Community)
121
Facility 121
PA AVG 94
Rank #122 / 554
97.0%
Facility 97.0%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #11 / 508
+42%
4.41
Facility 4.41
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #78 / 198
+51%+6%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
-
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #18 / 196
2.0
Facility 2.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #29 / 196
-117-
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 46
Rank #644 / 667
Mary Kay Mcmahon
$33.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $33.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #26 / 200
$19.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $19.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #18 / 200
59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG 40%
Rank #101 / 200
395763
Homestead Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Lancaster (Rohrerstown)
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 94
Rank #203 / 554
57.0%
Facility 57.0%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #376 / 508
-16%
5.33
Facility 5.33
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #26 / 198
-23%+29%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #43 / 196
3.5
Facility 3.5
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #91 / 196
-57-
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 46
Rank #558 / 667
Douglas Motter
$21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #55 / 200
$12.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #67 / 200
57%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 57%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG 40%
Rank #152 / 200
395720
Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab
NH
HOS
IL
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Allentown (South Cedarbrook Road)
670
Facility 670
PA AVG 94
Rank #1 / 554
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #207 / 508
+11%
4.64
Facility 4.64
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #69 / 198
-5%+12%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
-
12
Facility 12
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #75 / 196
4.0
Facility 4.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #109 / 196
-508-
22
Facility 22
PA AVG 46
Rank #520 / 667
County Of Lehigh Pennsylvania
$18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #6 / 200
$38.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $38.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #3 / 200
208.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 208.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #18 / 200
395465
Paul’s Run Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
RC
SNF
Philadelphia (Bustleton)
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 94
Rank #36 / 554
--
3.99
Facility 3.99
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #118 / 198
+6%-4%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
-
15
Facility 15
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #89 / 196
5.0
Facility 5.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #134 / 196
-111A
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 46
Rank #166 / 667
Liberty Lutheran Services
$15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #19 / 200
$16.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #31 / 200
107.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 107.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #162 / 200
395738
Homeland Center
NH
HC
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Harrisburg (Midtown)
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 94
Rank #422 / 554
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #111 / 508
+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
Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Mechanicsburg (Wesley Drive)
69
Facility 69
PA AVG 94
Rank #357 / 554
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #43 / 508
+37%
4.46
Facility 4.46
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #76 / 198
-18%+8%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
-
10
Facility 10
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #64 / 196
3.3
Facility 3.3
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #84 / 196
-64-
40
Facility 40
PA AVG 46
Rank #382 / 667
Robert Burke
$32.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $32.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #14 / 200
$14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #53 / 200
44.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #194 / 200
395386
Dunwoody Village
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Newtown Square
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 94
Rank #289 / 554
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #45 / 508
+36%
5.96
Facility 5.96
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #13 / 198
+13%+44%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 83
Rank #193 / 460
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #29 / 196
2.5
Facility 2.5
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #51 / 196
-75-
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 46
Rank #183 / 667
Maureen Casey
$40.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $40.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #29 / 200
$21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #16 / 200
54%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #78 / 200
395329
Beaumont At Bryn Mawr
NH
AL
IL
PC
RC
SNF
Bryn Mawr (North Ithan Avenue)
18
Facility 18
PA AVG 94
Rank #552 / 554
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #240 / 508
+6%
7.62
Facility 7.62
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #2 / 198
+42%+84%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
96
Facility 96
PA AVG 83
Rank #38 / 460
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #8 / 196
2.0
Facility 2.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #29 / 196
-13-
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 46
Rank #610 / 667
Joseph Peduzzi
$21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #76 / 200
$14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #49 / 200
67.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 67.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #41 / 200
395753
Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
RESC
RC
SNF
Mechanicsburg
190
Facility 190
PA AVG 94
Rank #21 / 554
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #171 / 508
+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
Dock Woods
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Lansdale
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #293 / 554
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #100 / 508
+25%
4.69
Facility 4.69
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #61 / 198
-6%+13%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 83
Rank #193 / 460
---68-
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 46
Rank #523 / 667
Living Branches
$26.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $26.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #43 / 200
$11.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #80 / 200
43.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 43.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG 40%
Rank #178 / 200
395557
Kendal-Crosslands Communities
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Kennett Square
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 94
Rank #437 / 554
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #292 / 508
-2%
6.47
Facility 6.47
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #6 / 198
+49%+56%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #153 / 201
99
Facility 99
PA AVG 83
Rank #17 / 460
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #18 / 196
2.0
Facility 2.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #29 / 196
134-
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 46
Rank #602 / 667
Catherine Emig
$25.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $25.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #36 / 200
$16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #41 / 200
63%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #145 / 200
395388
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Allentown (Rittersville)
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 94
Rank #251 / 554
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #192 / 508
+13%
3.51
Facility 3.51
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #168 / 198
+19%-15%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #43 / 196
1.4
Facility 1.4
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #18 / 196
-69-
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 46
Rank #236 / 667
Lee-Anne Liberatore
$16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #136 / 200
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #122 / 200
45.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #75 / 200
395171
Lima Estates
NH
AL
IL
MC
Media
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #399 / 554
--
4.54
Facility 4.54
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #76 / 198
+122%+10%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
----5A+
24
Facility 24
PA AVG 46
Rank #510 / 667
-
$16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #110 / 200
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #131 / 200
50.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #154 / 200
395492
The Philadelphia Protestant Home
NH
IL
MC
SNF
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia)
188
Facility 188
PA AVG 94
Rank #23 / 554
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
PA AVG 68.1
Rank #421 / 508
-27%
4.18
Facility 4.18
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #96 / 198
+13%+1%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 201
99
Facility 99
PA AVG 83
Rank #17 / 460
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #97 / 196
5.3
Facility 5.3
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #146 / 196
-94-
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 46
Rank #103 / 667
Justin Stolte
$28.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $28.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #24 / 200
$19.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #22 / 200
66.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG 40%
Rank #114 / 200
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Overview of Sayre Memory Care Residence

Situated in Sayre, Pennsylvania, Sayre Memory Care Residence is a newly established nursing home that offers comprehensive care options for older adults. The community has 46 beds and is operating at 74% occupancy in its first year. Its location on North Elmer Street is also moderately walkable, suggesting that some services are available within walking distance.

A wide range of rehabilitation and skilled nursing care is provided. Moreover, cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory care, renal disease management, infusion therapy, digestive disease treatment, and restorative and sports rehabilitation therapies are among the specialized programs provided for those with complex medical needs. These services support both long-term residents and post-acute residents recovering from major health events or managing chronic conditions. Outpatient physical therapy is also available to create continuity of care across different levels of support.

Furthermore, residents receive an average of 3 hours and 11 minutes of daily nursing care, supported by approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes of nurse aide assistance. The community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering multiple payment options. With an average length of stay of 174 days, it serves a combination of rehabilitation patients and longer-term residents.

State inspections indicate progress over time, with earlier inspections that identified areas requiring improvement in clinical procedures and safety practices, leading to the implementation of corrective action plans. The most recent inspection also found no deficiencies, reflecting strong compliance with regulatory standards. For families considering Sayre Memory Care Residence, a tour of the rehabilitation and therapy areas can provide valuable insight into the care environment and the range of services available.

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Overview of Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road

Operated by Paramount Senior Living at Fayetteville LLC, Paramount Senior Living at Chambersburg Road is a skilled nursing home in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. The facility is part of the Paramount Health Holdings Group family of communities. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing flexible coverage options for residents seeking short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

With 100 beds and 45% occupancy, the community serves post-acute rehabilitation residents and those staying longer term. They usually stay an average of 260 days, reflecting the balance of the resident population. The facility is set in a car-dependent area, so most errands require a vehicle. However, its location on Chambersburg Road is near the highway. Visiting family members can conveniently reach nearby medical services.

The home’s clinical focus is skilled nursing and rehabilitation. There are programs in rehabilitation therapy, respite care, 24-hour staffing support, and specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Residents recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or a stroke, or those requiring ongoing nursing care, are ideal candidates for rehabilitation services.

Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 44 minutes per resident, with nurse aides delivering an average of 3 hours and 22 minutes of hands-on support. These staffing levels are enough to provide consistent presence and attention throughout the day.

When the facility was inspected, there were deficiencies in documentation practices, medication management, and staffing certification compliance. However, the home has documented plans for correction and ongoing follow-up on these operational areas. Families evaluating the facility can ask about this to understand how the facility maintains and oversees these processes.

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Overview of Villa Angela at St. Anne Home

Villa Angela at St. Anne Home is a 54-bed personal care community in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, operated by St. Anne Home Inc., a nonprofit organization offering a continuum of care that includes residential living with services, personal care, and pastoral care. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay and provides memory care, respite care, and rehabilitation services on-site. The inspection record is a significant factor for families evaluating this community. Across roughly 11 visits since 2021, the facility has averaged 10.6 deficiencies per year, which is 126% above the Pennsylvania average of 4.7. A March 2022 complaint investigation substantiated physical and verbal abuse of a resident by a staff member; the employee was suspended and terminated, and a follow-up visit in November 2021 had already found failures to promptly report suspected abuse and suspend the involved staff. The most recent renewal, in May 2025, cited 11 deficiencies, including an elevator door striking a resident, unsecured poisonous materials accessible to residents, and multiple errors in medication storage and administration. A complaint investigation in August 2025 found no deficiencies. No fines or license actions appear in the available reports. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, placing the facility 89th out of 203 Pennsylvania homes, near the middle of the state distribution. The facility’s occupancy rate is 74%, below Pennsylvania’s average of 78.7%, indicating current availability. The facility’s Pastoral Care program and affiliation with St. Anne Home’s broader continuum are noted differentiators for residents seeking faith-based residential care. Villa Angela at St. Anne Home is best suited for adults needing personal care in a nonprofit, faith-affiliated setting, with access to rehabilitation and memory care services within the St. Anne Home system. Families prioritizing long-term placement should review the full inspection record on the Inspection Reports page.

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Overview of Wyndmoor Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Wyndmoor Hills Rehabilitation & Nursing is a nursing home in Wyndmoor, PA, focusing on subacute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and a wide range of specialized care. Promoting a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for during their stay. With 24-hour care, gourmet home-style meals, and concierge services, residents also experience a worry-free retirement. Through an innovative approach to care, the community provides therapies daily to ensure quick recovery and help residents live to their potential.

Fun gatherings and a variety of recreational activities foster engagement and encourage residents to live actively. Spacious, private rooms, a cozy outdoor patio, and landscaped gardens also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. A stress-free retirement is also guaranteed, as it is surrounded by trees in the peaceful neighborhood of Wyndmoor. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Pennsylvania, this nursing home ensures high standards of care for older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Elizabethtown Personal Care

Operated by Et 141 Operations LLC under owner Brooke Dankenbring, Elizabethtown Personal Care is a 39-bed SNF on Heisey Avenue in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. It’s in a really walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 79, making it accessible for visiting family and staff commutes. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families flexibility in funding short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care.

Elizabethtown Personal Care serves occupants needing skilled nursing support and post-acute rehabilitation. Averaging a stay length of 42 days, the home supports short-term recovery post-hospitalization and extended care. Currently at 72 percent occupancy with 28 residents, the facility averages 3 hours 24 minutes of total nursing care per resident daily, with registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses staffing it 24/7. For families needing short-term skilled support for their dearest ones, the home offers rehabilitation services and respite care.

State inspections have examined the facility’s compliance in areas, including medication management, staff training, fire safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures. It has implemented corrective measures to address inspection findings. These include a follow-up inspection confirming full implementation of its plan of correction across medication management, safety protocols, medical evaluations, and resident assessments.

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Overview of Sunnyview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Owned and operated by William Kepple, Sunnyview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Butler, Pennsylvania, that offers rehabilitation services and respite care. Located in a rural setting near downtown Butler, the community has a history dating back to the early 1900s. With 220 beds and consistently high occupancy, it serves a large number of older adults. Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay are also accepted.

Along with a current occupancy of 95.7%, residents stay an average of 279 days, reflecting a mix of rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term nursing care needs. Clinical services also include orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac care, diabetes management, neurological care, wound care, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. Meanwhile, the care team consists of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, respiratory therapy technicians, a nurse practitioner, and clinical nurse specialists. On average, residents receive 3 hours and 48 minutes of nursing care each day, including 27 minutes provided by registered nurses.

The community also operates a state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program to provide on-site training for nursing assistants. Furthermore, an active Residents Council offers opportunities for resident input. Religious services are also available to support spiritual well-being, while daily activities like arts and crafts, bowling, cookouts, and seasonal events are led by Therapeutic Recreation Specialists.

A consultant dietitian also oversees dining, with meals tailored to individual nutritional requirements. On-site barber services are also part of the community’s everyday amenities.

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Overview of The Villages of Harmar

Set across a 13.5-acre wooded campus with decorative gardens and walking paths, The Villages of Harmar is a 110-bed skilled nursing community. The facility structures its services around long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, hospice support, and memory care programming. Admissions follow a mixed-payer model that includes Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents. Business records point to significant operational and financial stress, as occupancy has dropped to 41% and the facility logged a $1.6 million operating deficit in 2023 while working under provisional state licensing.

Oversight files from state health departments detail severe compliance and enforcement actions, highlighted by eight federal penalties totaling $94,000 and a temporary government payment denial that halted Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. Over a three-year window ending in September 2025, the facility compiled 171 total citations, a count tracking 921% worse than the Pennsylvania average. State logs documented substantiated abuse in February 2024 involving an employee who sprayed a resident in the face, which led to the worker’s termination.

The most recent standard inspections turned up recurring problems with fire safety protocols, resident confidentiality, incomplete support plans, and repeated medication management failures like skipping physician orders and leaving documentation incomplete. Daily care times reflect a thin staffing base, with nursing hours averaging 3 hours and 33 minutes per resident to run 23% below the state baseline.

Prospective representatives evaluating local advanced nursing or rehab setups can analyze these public monitoring records to weigh the property’s assets against its regulatory history. Since the official tracking profiles document low local utilization and significant financial losses alongside repeated medication errors, thin daily care hours, and severe historical safety penalties, the paperwork highlights a facility facing major systemic challenges.

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Overview of Country Meadows Retirement Communities

Country Meadows Retirement Communities is dedicated to enriching lives and creating a meaningful senior living experience in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. This vibrant community offers a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, and personal care. Situated overlooking the picturesque Tulpehocken Creek, the community provides not only a serene setting but also abundant opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment.

Residents of Country Meadows enjoy the culinary delights of chef-prepared meals, with staff available around the clock to ensure their well-being. The apartment-style living accommodations provide both comfort and privacy, while scheduled transportation ensures easy access to local attractions and services. Embracing the companionship of pets, the community is also pet-friendly, fostering a welcoming and homely atmosphere. Country Meadows Retirement Communities is committed to enhancing the lives of its residents through a variety of living options and services, making it a prime destination for seniors seeking a fulfilling and enriching retirement experience.

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Overview of Asbury Springhill

Asbury Springhill provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care services for seniors in Erie. The community provides high-quality senior care that allows residents to stay active and maintain individuality; they ensure that residents live their best lives by creating an environment that cultivates personal growth and blossoming friendships in a cozy setting.

Asbury Springhill lets us residents expect more with the benefits they receive during their stay. They have provided individualized care plans with flexible programs and services for comfort and stability. They provide 24-hour licensed support by a team of professional and compassionate care staff, beautiful and thoughtfully designed interiors, and specialized programming for holistic wellness.

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Overview of Meadowview Nursing and Rehab

Set in the heart of Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, Meadowview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center boasts a 244-bed facility designed with distinctive character and charm. Their focus lies in providing essential services for seniors, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, and respite stays. The community’s interiors are tastefully designed, creating a comfortable atmosphere that enhances the residents’ experience.

Meadowview shines with its diverse range of services, including Cardiocare, diabetes management, pain management, hospice care, orthopedic rehabilitation, and more. Beyond the clinical support, the facility provides enriching dining experiences and a variety of engaging activities, elevating the quality of life for its residents. It’s definitely a place where individuals can thrive, making every moment count.

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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.

  • 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 Pennsylvania

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 183 nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?

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.