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Our editorial team analyzed 217 nursing homes in PA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in PA
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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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 TableAL (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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other PA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 217 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Artman Lutheran Home runs five care types in Ambler, PA: assisted living, memory care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living covers dressing, bathing, and medication, and the apartment door still belongs to the resident. Memory care picks up further along, where explaining something patiently stops helping and supervision has to do that work instead.
Residential nursing and the licensed track carry the clinical side. Respite is the short stay whose appeal is that it ends on a known day, which a permanent move never does. Short-term rehabilitation and the on-site therapy mean nobody books rides to a clinic twice a week.
Several levels under one roof make the home workable for a resident whose needs may grow, or for a caregiver arranging a few weeks of cover. There are 136 beds inside. Across a full day, one resident draws 5 hours and 3 minutes of nursing.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay open the eligible route. A Walk Score of 90 earns the neighborhood a walker’s paradise standing, so coffee, a haircut, and a newspaper are all reachable on foot. Whoever has stopped driving can still go out an get them.
Waverly Heights offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Gladwyne, PA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and similar tasks. Memory care is secured and supervised for residents at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Several care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care needs may not require leaving the community. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Waverly Heights may fit families seeking both long term care options and temporary support.
The community has 82 beds, with total nurse staffing of 7 hours and 27 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time available per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare can help cover eligible short term skilled nursing care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for care.
Residents can exercise in the fitness center and pool. Outdoors, a walking path, croquet court, bocce ball courts, and putting green provide recreation, while vegetable and flower gardens, a greenhouse, and an outdoor dining patio support gardening and meals outside. Several dining venues offer breakfast, lunch, or dinner with planned menus. Skilled nursing & Rehabilitation and Care Management are named programs, and rehabilitation services support recovery or maintenance of function within the community’s care offerings.
Kendal at Longwood offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Independent living means having a private residence with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Home care extends support beyond the community’s residential settings. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period. The community has 78 beds, with total nurse staffing of 7 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, representing daily hands-on nursing time for each resident.
Opened in 1973, Kendal at Longwood is operated by Kendal-Crosslands Communities. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for services. An 83 out of 100 Walk Score means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.
Indoor and outdoor pools, community gardens, an arboretum, and outdoor walking trails provide options for exercise and time outside. The dining room and cafe offer meals and convenience items, while residents with dogs have access to a fenced, shaded dog park, and pets are allowed. The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving between levels can occur without leaving the community.
The Philadelphia Protestant Home is a senior living community that offers independent living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services– all with personalized care programs. Residents of the independent living community maintain an active and maintenance-free lifestyle while receiving comprehensive and attentive care. The Pathways Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center residents receive top-notch care. The Philadelphia Protestant Home maintains a professional and compassionate service that aims to offer the necessary support for the residents to maintain a level of independence. PPH residents are able to choose from a list of engaging activities to choose from such as social events, enriching programs, and recreational activities. From entertainment to comfort, management ensures that residents are able to maintain well-balanced well-being. Other community services include intensive therapy, health and wellness programs, and wound care.
Residents at Landis Homes Retirement Community in Lititz, Pennsylvania, get around 5 hours and 25 minutes of nursing care every day. They provide both skilled and traditional nursing services, and with 124 beds total, they make sure licensed nurses are available on-site 24/7 to help out.
It’s common for families to already be managing the night shift themselves at home. That care is given without pay and without training, and it is carried out before a move into a place like this is considered. Licensed nurses work here at every hour, so that shift belongs to staff instead of a relative.
Rehabilitation belongs to the same service list. A spouse can be willing, present, and still unable to lift their partner from a chair. Respite care covers a short stay, and the appeal is that it ends on a day the family picked in advance. Two programs carry names of their own: Pastoral Services and Lifelong Learning.
Public benefits and personal money both help cover the bill, through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Picture a resident who needs help getting up in the morning and will still need it next year, or a family that needs three covered weeks.
Moravian Manor in Lititz, PA offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care supports a short stay when a primary caregiver needs time away or recovery.
The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time. Rehabilitation services are available, along with courtesy transportation throughout the community, so residents can reach rehabilitation and get around without arranging their own ride. With 40 beds, Moravian Manor is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other.
Total nurse staffing is 5h 25m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and pets are allowed. The area has a Walk Score of 91, in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still complete routine errands independently. Moravian Manor is operated by Moravian Manors.
Nestled in the quiet area of Lower Gwynedd, PA, Spring House Estates provides a relaxing setting for those seeking independent living. Their 58-acre verdant campus provides a relaxing setting for dynamic residents seeking to enjoy a safe and fun-filled golden years with no chores to worry about. Should residents’ needs evolve, their campus provides access to on-site healthcare services like assisted living and skilled care.
With plenty of time to focus on living their best lives, residents can enjoy the community’s wide selection of fun activities and social events. Their talented team of chefs also curates delectable dining experiences with fresh, tasty meals and excellent dining services. From well-designed accommodations to vibrant experiences and quality care, Spring House Estates provides all the comforts and conveniences residents need to thrive and enjoy their golden years.
Meet new friends with the distinguished senior living community of Fellowship Community set in the peaceful Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, PA, that focuses on independent living. The community promotes a vibrant and friendly environment for seniors to live in comfort with its meticulously designed and spacious accommodations. Lead a meaningful life with a dedicated and highly skilled team that strives to help seniors in their daily activities.
Remain connected with your surroundings and enjoy a relaxing alone time with engaging activities and programs that highlight interests and strengths. Experience exquisite dining with delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Fellowship Community strives to provide a haven for seniors to spend their golden years without worries.
Overview of Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Located in the picturesque Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, Rosewood Nursing and Rehab is a standout facility with its 140-bed capacity, providing an exceptionally designed space where seniors thrive. Renowned for their top-notch care, the facility specializes in short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, respite stays, and an array of specialty programs and services.
The accommodations they offer are not only comfortable but also tailored to provide a fulfilling experience for residents. Safety and security are paramount within their premises, ensuring a serene and protected environment for all residents. Families can rely on their robust support services, making the transition for their loved ones seamless. Living in this secure and aesthetically pleasing environment feels like residing in a wonderful oasis, making it an ideal and nurturing place for seniors to call home.
Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of West Summit Street, Souderton, PA, Souderton Mennonite Homes is an idyllic senior living community offering various living options. These include residential living, personal care, memory care, health care, and respite care. With a wide range of cozy and elegant floor plans including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, villas, and cottages, seniors experience unmatched comfort and safety. The community promises the highest quality of care and support, ensuring seniors thrive in their golden years.
Souderton Mennonite Homes promotes a tight-knit community, providing seniors with opportunities to interact and meet people with the same interests. Fun activities and exciting local trips await seniors. Various dining venues are available for residents to enjoy tasty and healthy meals with friends. The community ensures seniors’ well-being with its stunning amenities including a state-of-the-art gym, an auditorium, and a quilting room within its ethereal campus embraced by picturesque gardens and serene patios.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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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.
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 217 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.
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