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| 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 | ||||
| Dunwoody Village | NH MC RC SNF | Newtown Square | 81
Facility
81
PA AVG
94
Rank
#288 / 553 |
92.6%
Facility
92.6%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#45 / 507 | +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 | ||||
| Homestead Village | NH AL IL MC SNF | Lancaster (Rohrerstown) | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
94
Rank
#202 / 553 |
57.0%
Facility
57.0%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#375 / 507 | -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 | ||||
| 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 | - | 149 | A+ |
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 | ||||
| The Philadelphia Protestant Home | NH IL MC SNF | Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia) | 188
Facility
188
PA AVG
94
Rank
#23 / 553 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#420 / 507 | -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 | 395961 | ||||
| Fellowship Community | NH AL IL MC SNF | Whitehall (Fellowship Community) | 121
Facility
121
PA AVG
94
Rank
#121 / 553 |
97.0%
Facility
97.0%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#11 / 507 | +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 | ||||
| Beaumont At Bryn Mawr | NH AL IL PC RC SNF | Bryn Mawr (North Ithan Avenue) | 18
Facility
18
PA AVG
94
Rank
#551 / 553 |
72.2%
Facility
72.2%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#239 / 507 | +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 | ||||
| Riverton Enhanced Senior Living | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Allentown (Rittersville) | 90
Facility
90
PA AVG
94
Rank
#250 / 553 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#192 / 507 | +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 | ||||
| The Hill at Whitemarsh | NH AL MC RC SNF | Lafayette Hill | 52
Facility
52
PA AVG
94
Rank
#430 / 553 |
48.1%
Facility
48.1%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#433 / 507 | -29% | 5.46
Facility
5.46
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#22 / 198 | +46% | +32% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 201 | 91
Facility
91
PA AVG
83
Rank
#112 / 460 | 6
Facility
6
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#36 / 196 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#29 / 196 | - | 25 | - |
0
Facility
0
PA AVG
46
Rank
#663 / 667 | Bruce Ficken | $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#16 / 200 | $19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#20 / 200 | 237.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
237.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#161 / 200 | 396113 | ||||
| Kendal-Crosslands Communities | NH AL IL MC SNF | Kennett Square | 51
Facility
51
PA AVG
94
Rank
#436 / 553 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#291 / 507 | -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 | 1 | 34 | - |
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 | ||||
| Dock Woods | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Lansdale | 80
Facility
80
PA AVG
94
Rank
#292 / 553 |
85.0%
Facility
85.0%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#100 / 507 | +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 | ||||
| Moravian Village of Bethlehem | NH AL IL MC SNF | Bethlehem (Central Bethlehem) | 250
Facility
250
PA AVG
94
Rank
#9 / 553 | - | - | 4.61
Facility
4.61
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#69 / 198 | +24% | +11% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 201 | 90
Facility
90
PA AVG
83
Rank
#132 / 460 | 4
Facility
4
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#18 / 196 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#11 / 196 | - | 18 | - |
59
Facility
59
PA AVG
46
Rank
#216 / 667 | Moravian Village Of Bethlehem, Inc | $17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#122 / 200 | $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#121 / 200 | 42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
42%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#116 / 200 | 396096 | ||||
| Freedom Village at Brandywine | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Coatesville | 60
Facility
60
PA AVG
94
Rank
#398 / 553 |
76.8%
Facility
76.8%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#191 / 507 | +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 | - | 46 | A+ |
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 | ||||
| Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehab | NH HOS IL MC PC RC SNF | Allentown (South Cedarbrook Road) | 670
Facility
670
PA AVG
94
Rank
#1 / 553 |
75.8%
Facility
75.8%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#207 / 507 | +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 | ||||
| Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg | NH AL IL MC SNF | Mechanicsburg (Wesley Drive) | 69
Facility
69
PA AVG
94
Rank
#356 / 553 |
93.0%
Facility
93.0%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#43 / 507 | +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 |
Set in the stunning neighborhood of West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA, is the esteemed senior living community of Riddle Village LifeCare Retirement Community that provides a wide array of living options. These include independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community, Riddle Village provides a safe place for seniors to plan their retirement and prepare to adapt to their ever-changing needs. Live comfortably and select the residence that best fits your preferences with ten various floor plans available.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant environment of Riddle Village and gain meaningful experiences through engaging programs and fun activities. Create wonderful moments with friends over delectable and nutritious meals for the finest dining experience. Riddle Village is ideal for seniors who want to make the most out of their golden years without worries.
The Villages of Midtown Oaks is a 40-bed assisted living community that includes a secured 16-bed dementia unit. The privately owned facility coordinates long-term memory care, on-site rehabilitation, and temporary respite services. Financial and operational logs show a resident population driven primarily by private-pay and long-term Medicaid clients. The building runs at a 73% occupancy rate, which indicates steady local demand while leaving immediate openings for new placements.
Oversight files from state licensing bodies show a mixed compliance track record, with the facility logging a total deficiency rate that sits 21% better than the Pennsylvania average across four inspections. However, enforcement logs note two substantiated consumer complaints for failing to report critical events to the state: a resident hospitalization in May 2023 and a resident’s death following an unresponsive episode in March 2025.
The most recent state evaluation in March 2025 turned up moderate problems with incident reporting protocols, medication management, emergency readiness files, and specialized training for the dementia care staff. Daily staffing levels average 3 hours and 50 minutes per resident each day, which sits 16% below the state baseline but aligns with standard mixed-acuity assisted living profiles.
Prospective residents looking into regional memory support or long-term care options can use these public records to check out the home’s daily operations. Since the official tracking profiles document steady occupancy and a low overall deficiency count alongside repeated reporting failures and specific dementia training gaps, the paperwork shows an environment with established cognitive programming but a need for sharper administrative compliance.
Forest City Personal Care is a nursing home in Forest City, Pennsylvania, offering independent living options, personal care, long-term support, and short-term rehabilitation. The community accommodates various payment methods, including Medicare, which accounts for 84% of incoming individuals, who typically stay an average of 19 days for rehabilitation, followed by Medicaid at 9%, and private financing at 7%. Managed by Drew Sparks, this 36-bed community also features organized recreational programming and a professional dining service.
Over the past seven years, state evaluations point to noticeable difficulties in recent periods, with the most recent inspection revealing compliance gaps concerning outdated annual health evaluations and missing resident assessments. On a positive note, no formal complaints have been substantiated. Moreover, a monetary fine was issued, with ongoing compliance themes involving pharmaceutical handling, food preparation safety, fire drill tracking, and employee education.
While Forest City Personal Care could adequately serve short-term Medicare rehabilitation patients, its lower staffing ratios and clinical scores warrant thorough evaluation before arranging long-term placement.
Offering personal care and rehabilitation services, Beechwood Court at Lafayette Manor is a nursing home in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. With a 64-bed capacity, the community maintains an occupancy rate of 80%. Located at 145 Lafayette Manor Road, it has a moderately walkable neighborhood where some nearby services are accessible on foot, but transportation is still generally required.
The community’s care options, which include rehabilitation and personal care, focus on older adults who need nursing support or are recovering from surgery or hospitalization. Inspections conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Health have monitored performance over the years, with past attention given to medication management, staff education, and resident assessment procedures. Moreover, previous concerns and demonstrated improvement in implementing corrective measures, with its most recent examination finding no deficiencies.
A personal tour of Beechwood Court at Lafayette Manor is encouraged to better understand its available programs, activities, meal options, staffing levels, and monthly costs, especially since there is limited information available about its services.
With 152 beds, Holland Senior Living Community is a personal care home in Holland, Pennsylvania, that provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care services supported by 24-hour staffing. With 84 staff members on-site each day, the community maintains 34% occupancy and serves older adults who require ongoing nursing care as well as those recovering from illness, injury, or hospitalization.
A wide range of amenities and lifestyle offerings are designed to encourage engagement and independence. Dining is provided through a restaurant-style service with three daily meals and menu options tailored to individual preferences. Recreational and wellness opportunities are also encouraged with amenities such as a fitness center, indoor pool, library, woodworking shop, greenhouse, craft spaces, and a variety of organized monthly activities.
Promoting an active community environment, the community features gathering areas, including lounges, a bank, convenience store, and a 250-seat auditorium.
Recent state inspections have cited concerns involving staff training and oversight, medication administration practices, emergency preparedness procedures, and incident reporting. Moreover, corrective action plans have been submitted in response to these findings. However, recurring compliance issues suggest that families should carefully evaluate the community’s efforts to address and sustain improvements in these areas.
Holland Senior Living Community encourages prospective residents and families to review inspection records and discuss quality assurance measures, safety protocols, and operational improvements when exploring care options.
Nestled in the neighborhood of Hummelstown, PA, Penn State Rehabilitation Hospital is a dedicated senior living community, offering an array of excellent rehabilitative services and outpatient programs designed to help seniors get back to their routines after hospitalization. Residents here are offered access to physical, speech, and occupational therapy services, as well as an array of specialized services, such as ReVital cancer rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, and more.
The team collaborates closely with every resident to curate a personalized therapy plan that aligns with their needs and recovery goals. The community utilizes leading technology in helping residents regain their strengths or maintain their mobility, ensuring they are able to continue their lifestyle and avoid going back to the hospital. Here, residents can enjoy their peace of mind knowing that their healing journey is guided by a capable team of professionals.
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.
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 196 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.















