Page 9 of Best Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania

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Overview of Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center

The Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center in Erie, Pennsylvania, is more than just a skilled nursing facility – it’s a place that cares for seniors. They also have a dedicated memory care unit to provide specialized support. The heartwarming team here goes above and beyond to ensure residents feel at home and receive the best care possible. They are all about providing personalized care, offering restorative medical services to meet the unique needs of their residents. Spread across a serene 9-acre campus, they’ve got a holistic approach to healthcare that covers various complex care modalities. Residents can enjoy comfort in one of their 131 private rooms thoughtfully designed for convenience.

Nightingale also never forgets to keep spirits high with engaging activities, outings, and community events for seniors. Plus, it’s conveniently close to UPMC Hamot and Mill Creek Hospital, so residents have easy access to extended care if needed. Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center is truly a caring community that families can trust.

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Overview of Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill

Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill in Lafayette Hill, PA offers nursing home care, assisted living, home care and independent living. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing attention. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Home care supports care delivered in a person’s residence.

The community has 51 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. The range of care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Medicaid, Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to fund care. Medicare generally applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet as part of the move. Masonic Villages Of The Grand Lodge Of Pennsylvania operates the community.

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Overview of Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation

Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation, located in Wyndmoor, PA, provides outstanding rehabilitative services as well as long-term care, respite, and hospice services. Dedicated to providing superior care and quicker recoveries, the expert, caring, and warm staff work together to ensure residents receive the treatment they need and the service they deserve. With a beautiful facility, an individualized therapy approach, and a full recreation program, the stay, no matter its length, will be of superior comfort and enjoyment. Ivy Hill has an experienced staff of nurses and nursing assistants to care for residents following a hospitalization.

When in a compromised state of health, skilled nursing care is of the utmost importance. The clinical team at Ivy Hill will oversee to ensure a proper recovery, with the goal of regaining strength and prior level of function. The organization is committed to providing the best care and services in a pleasant, safe, and home-like environment. The dedicated staff works together to support patients, offering a full range of rehabilitative services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Ivy Hill accepts admissions 24/7 and works with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans.

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Overview of Brinton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Brinton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Glen Mills, PA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so the community may suit a resident whose needs call for ongoing clinical support.

The home has 92 beds and offers shared rooms. Residents stay in accommodations designed for more than one person rather than a private room. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, while total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

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Overview of Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center sits at 4000 Linglestown Rd in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and covers a lot of ground: nursing home care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. At 138 beds, it’s a sizable operation, and occupancy runs high, 94.1%.

The Walk Score lands at 33 out of 100, somewhat walkable, so a few nearby services are within reach, but most errands still call for a car. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, opening up multiple ways for families to cover costs.

Skilled nursing, wound care, and orthopedic rehabilitation are all part of the service list, backed by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. A medical director checks in monthly, and discharge support is available when a resident is ready to transition elsewhere. There’s also a named program worth noting: the Family Matters Program, built specifically around keeping residents and families connected.

Beyond the clinical piece, residents have lounges and activity areas to use, plus religious services, recreational programming, and organized trips off-site.

What shows is a large, high-occupancy facility spanning five care types, with real clinical depth in rehab and nursing, and a structured effort toward keeping families in the loop rather than leaving that to chance.

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Overview of Concordia at Rebecca Residence

Concordia at Rebecca Residence is a nursing home, assisted living, and skilled nursing community in Allison Park, PA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment.

The combination of assisted living and nursing care may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs could grow over time. Short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay, and on site rehabilitation services allow a resident to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere.

A fitness center with organized classes gives residents access to scheduled exercise activities. Transportation is available for local shopping and limited medical appointments, and a beauty salon provides salon services on site.

Concordia at Rebecca Residence has 65 beds. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment routes, while total nurse staffing is 3 hours 24 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident. Rebecca Residence operates the community.

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Overview of Markley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Markley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a respected community in Norristown, PA, offering exceptional rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, and memory care services. Residents here are guaranteed improved quality of life and well-being with the help of excellent nurses available to support their daily needs. Physical, speech, and occupational therapy services are also provided to ensure residents maintain or recover their overall functions to continue doing the things they love.

Regular housekeeping and laundry services are also available to ensure residents’ living environment always remains clean and safe. To make residents’ daily lives more enjoyable and enriching, the community provides a wide range of activities for them to engage in while getting their energy from healthy and tasty meals. At Markley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, they strive to provide residents with a vibrant environment where they can recover fast or enjoy a comfortable living experience.

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Overview of Montgomeryville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Montgomeryville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a vibrant community in Montgomeryville, PA, dedicated to providing excellent rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Residents here find all the care and support they need to successfully recover from an injury or maintain their overall well-being, including daily living assistance, personal care support, therapy services, and more. Their private and semi-private accommodations are also designed to give residents a safe and cozy healing environment with housekeeping services and other thoughtful amenities.

A wide selection of fun and engaging recreational activities, group outings, and social hours are also available to ensure residents maintain an active and vibrant lifestyle. Well-balanced meals are served daily with accommodations for special diets to ensure residents’ cravings and nutritional needs are satisfied. Here, you can enjoy a seamless blend of quality care and enriching experiences as you get back to the best version of yourself or continue living your best life.

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Overview of Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence

Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Hollidaysburg, PA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, independent living offers private residential living without daily care, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. With several care levels, the community may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The residence has 40 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 4h 38m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence opened in 1965 and offers rehabilitation services. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Garvey Manor Nursing Home operates the residence; a Walk Score of 79 means most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops and services independently.

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Overview of Cathedral Village

Cathedral Village provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a Life Plan Community, bringing several levels of care together so a resident whose needs change may be able to move between them without leaving the community or starting over socially. The community has 50 beds.

Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 17 minutes per resident each day. Hospice care and the End of Life and Comfort Care program focus on comfort at the end of life, while respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Medicare is accepted for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay is also accepted. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet at the community. The range of care may make Cathedral Village a good fit for someone who wants independent living now but may need assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing later, as well as for someone already needing one of those services.

Residents can use the Aquatic and Fitness Center, take classes through the On Site Village College, and work in the Clay and Fine Arts Studios. Rehabilitation services are available through the community’s care offerings, and the Beauty and Barber Salon provides on site grooming.

The area has a Walk Score of 69, making it somewhat walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete select nearby tasks independently.

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Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania at a glance

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: 3.1/ 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