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Best Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 177 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

Compare Nursing Homes around Pennsylvania

The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.

149 facilities compared · CMS & PA Dept. of Health data

Dock Woods
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Lansdale
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 94
Rank #293 / 555
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #95 / 518
+8%
4.69
Facility 4.69
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #62 / 207
-6%+13%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 83
Rank #193 / 460
---70-
21
Facility 21
PA AVG 46
Rank #524 / 668
Living Branches
$26.4M
Facility $26.4M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #45 / 209
$11.5M
Facility $11.5M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #84 / 209
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #188 / 209
395557
Riverton Enhanced Senior Living
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Allentown (Rittersville)
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 94
Rank #251 / 555
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #194 / 518
-3%
3.51
Facility 3.51
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #174 / 207
+19%-15%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #46 / 207
1.4
Facility 1.4
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #19 / 207
-69-
56
Facility 56
PA AVG 46
Rank #237 / 668
Lee-Anne Liberatore
$16.0M
Facility $16.0M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #140 / 209
$7.2M
Facility $7.2M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #127 / 209
45.1%
Facility 45.1%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #76 / 209
395171
Homestead Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
Lancaster (Rohrerstown)
100
Facility 100
PA AVG 94
Rank #203 / 555
57.0%
Facility 57.0%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #392 / 518
-28%
5.33
Facility 5.33
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #26 / 207
-23%+29%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #46 / 207
3.5
Facility 3.5
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #97 / 207
-51-
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 46
Rank #559 / 668
Douglas Motter
$21.4M
Facility $21.4M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #57 / 209
$12.2M
Facility $12.2M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #68 / 209
57%
Facility 57%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #162 / 209
395720
Dunwoody Village
NH
MC
NC
RC
Newtown Square
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 94
Rank #289 / 555
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #37 / 518
+18%
5.96
Facility 5.96
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #13 / 207
+13%+44%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 83
Rank #193 / 460
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #31 / 207
2.5
Facility 2.5
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #53 / 207
-66-
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 46
Rank #184 / 668
Maureen Casey
$40.1M
Facility $40.1M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #30 / 209
$21.7M
Facility $21.7M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #17 / 209
54%
Facility 54%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #80 / 209
395329
Friendship Village of South Hills
NH
AL
IL
MC
Upper St Clair (Boyce)
102
Facility 102
PA AVG 94
Rank #199 / 555
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #172 / 518
0%
3.93
Facility 3.93
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #141 / 207
+3%-5%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 83
Rank #274 / 460
15
Facility 15
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #92 / 207
5.0
Facility 5.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #141 / 207
-78-
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 46
Rank #611 / 668
Dina Stover
$30.2M
Facility $30.2M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #61 / 209
$14.6M
Facility $14.6M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #39 / 209
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #86 / 209
395688
Barclay Friends
NH
AL
MC
RC
West Chester (North Franklin Street)
103
Facility 103
PA AVG 94
Rank #196 / 555
49.5%
Facility 49.5%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #438 / 518
-37%
4.70
Facility 4.70
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #62 / 207
+12%+13%
$9.4k
Facility $9.4k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #154 / 210
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 83
Rank #348 / 460
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #1 / 207
1.0
Facility 1.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #1 / 207
-61A+
35
Facility 35
PA AVG 46
Rank #421 / 668
Barclay Friends
$19.0M
Facility $19.0M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #98 / 209
$11.7M
Facility $11.7M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #70 / 209
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #56 / 209
395848
The Hill at Whitemarsh
NH
AL
MC
RC
Lafayette Hill
52
Facility 52
PA AVG 94
Rank #431 / 555
48.1%
Facility 48.1%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #447 / 518
-39%
5.46
Facility 5.46
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #22 / 207
+46%+32%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
91
Facility 91
PA AVG 83
Rank #112 / 460
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #38 / 207
2.0
Facility 2.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #31 / 207
-25-
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 46
Rank #664 / 668
Bruce Ficken
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #17 / 209
$19.4M
Facility $19.4M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #21 / 209
237.4%
Facility 237.4%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #172 / 209
396113
Kirkland Village
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
Bethlehem
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 94
Rank #383 / 555
46.9%
Facility 46.9%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #454 / 518
-40%
4.30
Facility 4.30
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #90 / 207
+46%+4%
$21.6k
Facility $21.6k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #176 / 210
84
Facility 84
PA AVG 83
Rank #220 / 460
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #53 / 207
4.0
Facility 4.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #115 / 207
-30A+
12
Facility 12
PA AVG 46
Rank #591 / 668
Presbyterian Homes, Inc
$26.2M
Facility $26.2M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #68 / 209
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #123 / 209
34.1%
Facility 34.1%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #194 / 209
395916
Kendal-Crosslands Communities
NH
AL
IL
MC
Kennett Square
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 94
Rank #437 / 555
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #299 / 518
-15%
6.47
Facility 6.47
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #6 / 207
+49%+56%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #161 / 210
99
Facility 99
PA AVG 83
Rank #17 / 460
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #20 / 207
2.0
Facility 2.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #31 / 207
134-
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 46
Rank #603 / 668
Catherine Emig
$25.4M
Facility $25.4M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #38 / 209
$16.0M
Facility $16.0M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #42 / 209
63%
Facility 63%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #154 / 209
395388
Presbyterian Lodge
NH
AL
HC
IL
NC
PC
RC
Erie (Southwest Erie)
51
Facility 51
PA AVG 94
Rank #437 / 555
74.6%
Facility 74.6%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #216 / 518
-5%
4.60
Facility 4.60
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #70 / 207
+64%+11%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
-
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #38 / 207
3.0
Facility 3.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #71 / 207
-48-
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 46
Rank #135 / 668
Millcreek Manor
$4.6M
Facility $4.6M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #196 / 209
$3.0M
Facility $3.0M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #199 / 209
65.7%
Facility 65.7%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #101 / 209
395474
Garden Spot Village
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
New Holland
110
Facility 110
PA AVG 94
Rank #166 / 555
56.4%
Facility 56.4%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #397 / 518
-28%
5.15
Facility 5.15
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #32 / 207
+15%+24%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #142 / 210
92
Facility 92
PA AVG 83
Rank #98 / 460
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #20 / 207
1.3
Facility 1.3
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #12 / 207
266-
32
Facility 32
PA AVG 46
Rank #445 / 668
Donald Aldrich
$10.1M
Facility $10.1M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #14 / 209
$19.0M
Facility $19.0M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #24 / 209
188%
Facility 188%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #187 / 209
396079
Gwynedd Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HC
MC
RC
Lansdale (Sumneytown Pike)
181
Facility 181
PA AVG 94
Rank #26 / 555
92.7%
Facility 92.7%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #36 / 518
+18%
4.09
Facility 4.09
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #111 / 207
-41%-1%
$24.1k
Facility $24.1k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #179 / 210
-
17
Facility 17
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #103 / 207
3.4
Facility 3.4
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #95 / 207
1172-
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 46
Rank #611 / 668
Michelle Taylor
$22.6M
Facility $22.6M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #94 / 209
$10.1M
Facility $10.1M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #77 / 209
44.5%
Facility 44.5%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #84 / 209
395479
Fountain View at Logan Square
NH
IL
MC
RC
Philadelphia (Center City)
101
Facility 101
PA AVG 94
Rank #201 / 555
63.4%
Facility 63.4%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #327 / 518
-19%
3.14
Facility 3.14
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #204 / 207
+20%-24%
$43.2k
Facility $43.2k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #190 / 210
77
Facility 77
PA AVG 83
Rank #315 / 460
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #181 / 207
3.6
Facility 3.6
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #103 / 207
164-
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 46
Rank #6 / 668
Steven Stefanelli
$17.4M
Facility $17.4M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #53 / 209
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #67 / 209
36.6%
Facility 36.6%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #167 / 209
395662
Freedom Village at Brandywine
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Coatesville
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #399 / 555
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #48 / 518
+15%
4.23
Facility 4.23
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #99 / 207
+31%+2%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
-
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #31 / 207
1.7
Facility 1.7
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #27 / 207
-46A+
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 46
Rank #603 / 668
Danielle Geyer
$12.5M
Facility $12.5M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #42 / 209
$14.5M
Facility $14.5M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #55 / 209
116%
Facility 116%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #170 / 209
396062
Lima Estates
NH
AL
IL
MC
Media
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #399 / 555
62.3%
Facility 62.3%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #336 / 518
-21%
4.54
Facility 4.54
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #78 / 207
+122%+10%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
----5A+
24
Facility 24
PA AVG 46
Rank #511 / 668
-
$16.5M
Facility $16.5M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #113 / 209
$8.3M
Facility $8.3M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #134 / 209
50.7%
Facility 50.7%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #165 / 209
395492
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Nursing Home Explorer
Overview of Homewood Living Martinsburg, INC.
Homewood Living Martinsburg is a continuing care retirement community located in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. It offers a variety of services including independent living, assisted lifestyle, short-term rehabilitation, health care, and memory care. The community is dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents through engaging activities and a strong commitment to service.

Contact Homewood Living Martinsburg, Inc.

Overview of Frederick Living – Aspen Village
Frederick Living - Aspen Village is a continuing care retirement community located in Zieglerville, PA. It offers a range of services including independent living, personal care, memory support, and skilled nursing. The community is committed to providing a vibrant lifestyle enriched with meaningful activities and a sense of belonging.

Contact Frederick Living – Aspen Village

Cornwall Manor

1 Boyd Street, Po Box 125, Cornwall, PA 17016
Overview of Cornwall Manor
Cornwall Manor is a non-profit active senior living community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It offers a variety of living options including apartments and homes, along with healthcare services for individuals aged 60 and over. The community is located near Lebanon, Hershey, and Lancaster, PA.

Contact Cornwall Manor

Overview of Masonic Village at Sewickley-Star Points Building
Masonic Village at Sewickley offers active retirement living in a serene suburban setting. Residents can enjoy a variety of services including personal care, nursing services, and memory support. The community features multiple dining options and a range of activities to enhance the quality of life.

Contact Masonic Village at Sewickley-Star Points Building

Shenango Presbyterian Home

238 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142
Overview of Shenango Presbyterian Home
Shenango Presbyterian Home is a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. It offers a range of services including independent living, personal care, dementia care, and skilled nursing. The community is designed to support the independence, health, and well-being of its residents.

Contact Shenango Presbyterian Home

Overview of Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown
Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown offers compassionate, individualized care in a safe and nurturing environment. The facility provides a range of services including long-term care, personal care, independent living, and rehabilitation services. Residents enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere with a focus on personalized care plans and advanced medical services.

Contact Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown

Overview of Christ the King Manor
Christ The King Manor is a retirement community in DuBois, PA. It offers a continuum of care including independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, therapy services, home care, and respite care. The facility is committed to providing exceptional care and support to its residents.

Contact Christ the King Manor

Overview of Artman Lutheran Home
Artman Lutheran Home is a senior living community located in Ambler, Pennsylvania. It offers a range of services including Personal Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation, and Respite Care. The facility is part of the Liberty Lutheran family of services, providing compassionate care to residents.

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Overview of Arbutus Park Manor
Arbutus Park Manor is a retirement community located in Johnstown, PA. It offers a variety of care options including independent living, personal care, short-term therapy, skilled nursing care, and dementia & memory care. The mission is to provide quality care and services nurturing the mind, body, and spirit of adults in the Laurel Highlands.

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Overview of Brinton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Brinton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Glen Mills, PA, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, respite care, and hospice care. Fostering comfort and healing, the community has a nurturing and supportive environment. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, nutrition program, and falls management, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Through a holistic approach to care, the community also ensures residents receive the best possible care for their unique needs and habits.

Sensory-stimulating activities and light exercises help maintain residents’ holistic wellness and encourage them to stay active. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment, well-lit spaces, and accessible rooms are also available, so residents can focus on their recovery. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Glen Mills, near bus stops, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home continuously provides top-notch services for older adults’ welfare, making it one of the best options for senior living in Pennsylvania.

Contact Brinton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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 177 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.