Page 17 of Best Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 200 nursing homes in PA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in PA
Reviewed by
Last updated
We analyzed These are the facilities in Pennsylvania our team has analyzed — not a count of every nursing home provider in Pennsylvania.
200 homes
Other senior care options in Pennsylvania:
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

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.

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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Pennsylvania score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.
Marian Manor-
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Pittsburgh (Banksville)
118
Facility 118
PA AVG 94
Rank #144 / 552
---------------
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 47
Rank #488 / 657
$7.7MFiscal year ending 05/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 05/2023
PA AVG $18.8M
Rank #155 / 167
$6.0MFiscal year ending 05/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 05/2023
PA AVG $11.4M
Rank #135 / 167
77.7%Fiscal year ending 05/2023
Facility 77.7%Fiscal year ending 05/2023
PA AVG 69.2%
Rank #27 / 167
395765

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every PA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 200 on this page.

Rows per page:
Nursing Home Explorer
1...1617
Overview of Normandy Farms Estates

Tucked away in a peaceful and verdant area in Blue Bell, PA, Normandy Farms Estates is a warm and welcoming community that offers independent living. Dedicated to helping residents live their lives fully, their team works hard to liberate them from housekeeping, maintenance, and other tiring chores. Access to healthcare services like assisted living and skilled nursing care are also available to ensure residents’ evolving needs are easily accommodated.

Fun and enriching activities for nurturing the mind, body, and spirit are also available to ensure residents maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Fresh and healthy chef-prepared meals are also served daily to help residents maintain their energy levels throughout the days. Here at Normandy Farms Estates, they go the extra mile to help residents live the life they want with all the support and experiences they need.

Contact Normandy Farms Estates

Overview of Redstone Highlands

Find the lifestyle that works for you at Redstone Highlands, an idyllic senior living community in Westmoreland County, Greensburg, PA, offering assisted living, memory care, nursing care, rehabilitation, The community also offers additional services, such as home health care, hospice, and palliative care services, ensuring most of residents needs are met even as it changes. Residents are welcomed into well-maintained accommodations with convenient access to main services and local amenities.

The community fosters a maintenance-free lifestyle by offering every resident with access to housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and repair services, giving residents plenty of time to spend exploring the community amenities or enjoying an array of interesting activities. Residents enjoy access to a full-service barber/beauty salon, an arts and crafts room, a gift shop, and restaurant-style dining, further elevating their living experience at the Redstone Highlands.

Contact Redstone Highlands

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.

Contact Meadowview Nursing and Rehab

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.

Contact Country Meadows Retirement Communities

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.

Contact Asbury Springhill

Overview of Conrad House at Brevillier Village

Conrad House at Brevillier Village is a vibrant and energetic independent living apartment for seniors to fulfill a remarkable social life. The staff offers a residential setting that is cozy and home-like, allowing residents to feel more safe and secure in a nurturing environment. Residents are encouraged to maintain a sense of independence to keep in touch with one’s individuality.

As a tight-knit community, Conrad House strives to reach absolute comfort and convenience; they have provided an array of services and amenities for the residents– including medication management, housekeeping, health and wellness programs, 24-hour staffing, and assistance with daily tasks. Amenities include a library, a full-service salon, a fitness room, and a coin laundry room.

Contact Conrad House at Brevillier Village

Marian Manor

2695 Winchester Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Overview of Marian Manor

A member of the Vincentian Home, Marian Manor is sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Spirit; hence, residents are in a faith-based environment with a strong sense of spiritual atmosphere. The home provides graceful living for long-term or short-term or long-term stays in a cozy nurturing environment focused on skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Vincentian Home Home provides services for inpatient and outpatient care; assisting everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery.  
The lifestyle is centered on the improvement of each individual’s wellness. They offer 24-hour care, housekeeping, and medication management. Other community highlights include indoor and outdoor common areas, country kitchen restaurant-style dining, and well-kept bedrooms.

Contact Marian Manor

Overview of Westlake Woods by New Perspective

Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Erie, PA, the Westlake Woods by New Perspective is a welcoming senior living community offering assisted living services. Cozy and well-appointed accommodations are available and tailored to the needs and preferences of its residents. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, this community provides personalized care and support having a round-the-clock on-site and on-call nurse.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy housekeeping and laundry services, activity great room use, and services from on-site third-party physician providers. Indulge in chef-prepared meals of familiar recipes and flexible choices. Engage in a full calendar of activities for all abilities to boost social engagement. Meet new friends and create meaningful memories within its beautiful spaces like the garden patio. With the Westlake Woords by New Perspective, seniors can truly enjoy a worthwhile retirement.

Contact Westlake Woods by New Perspective

Overview of Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park

Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park runs 125 beds across a three-story building on Baptist Road in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. The care lineup is broad: nursing home care, assisted living, hospice, independent living, memory care, and respite care all live under one roof. That means a resident could, in theory, move through several stages of need without changing addresses.

Walkability sits on the lower end, Walk Score 34, so most errands here mean getting in a car rather than walking down the block. Occupancy runs at 78%, with 98 of the 125 beds currently filled, numbers that put this comfortably in the range of an established, actively operating community rather than a newer or struggling one.

Clinically, the ratio here is one nurse to every 24 residents, backed by staff around the clock. The wellness program goes deeper than a typical rehab offering: full physical therapy services, licensed therapists, and dedicated post-stroke and post-surgical tracks sit alongside restorative care. Add in specific programs for Alzheimer’s and dementia, skilled nursing, and outpatient rehab, and the medical infrastructure here looks built for residents with real, ongoing care needs, not just daily living support.

Life outside the clinical side includes a fitness center, barber and spa access, garden and patio space, and a private dining option alongside the main dining room, plus a steady calendar of social, educational, and spiritual programming with group transportation built in. State inspections here have tended to center on medication management and dietary and food service rather than broader care concerns.

Mr. James Cox owns the community, operating as Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park LLC. Between the six-way care continuum, the nurse staffing ratio, and the depth of the rehab program, this reads as a facility built for residents whose medical needs run higher than a standard assisted living setting can typically support.

Contact Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park

Overview of Country Meadows Retirement Community

With 44 years of care, Country Meadows Retirement Community is a personal care home in Hershey, Pennsylvania, that provides independent living, assisted living, personal care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, memory care, respite care, and hospice services. This 190-bed community is operated by Country Meadows of Hershey Associates, and features studio, alcove, and one-bedroom floor plans in a two-story setting. It is currently at 67% occupancy, with 127 beds occupied.

Along with 24-hour staffing, the community offers restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, scheduled transportation, fitness programs, salon and spa services, rehabilitation, and the Dynamic Living Program, which includes outings, entertainment, and social activities. Pets are also welcome, allowing residents to bring small animal companions. Located near downtown Hershey, the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 49, allowing some errands to be completed on foot.

State inspections have focused on medication management, staff training, documentation, and care planning, with corrective actions implemented and compliance verified through follow-up reviews.

Contact Country Meadows Retirement Community

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
No paid rankings Facilities cannot pay to influence placement.
How we're paid: If we help you find a home and you move in, that home may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Submit a correction
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

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 200 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.