Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (67% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 years.

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Messiah Lifeways is a non-profit organization that offers a range of senior community services and residential living communities designed to embrace life to the fullest. With roots dating back to 1896, when Messiah Home was established in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by the Brethren in Christ Church, an organization that has a longstanding commitment to providing compassionate care and support to older adults.
For those facing the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, Messiah Lifeways offers specialized memory care programs in Mechanicsburg, PA. These programs provide tailored assistance, including Nursing Care, Adult Day services, access to in-house physicians, and comprehensive psychological and behavioral health services. With a focus on nurturing a supportive environment, Messiah Lifeways ensures the well-being and dignity of each resident. Their dedicated team is committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with memory impairments, providing personalized care, and promoting a sense of belonging within the community.
Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village is legally operated by Messiah Home Inc.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 32 | 63 | This facility has 49% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (32 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 49% better Rank #207 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 207th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Citations per year
| 6.4 | 12.6 | This facility has 49% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (6.4 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 49% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 3.6 | 5.7 | This facility has 37% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (3.6 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 37% better Rank #224 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 224th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 9 | 11 | This facility has 18% fewer total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (9 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 18% better |
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Inspections with citations
| 7 | 8 | This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (7 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 78% | 73% | This facility has 5 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (78% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 5% worse Rank #347 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 347th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (1 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 75% better Rank #110 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 110th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
| 0.2 | 0.8 | This facility has 75% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (0.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 75% better |
Pennsylvania average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Pennsylvania average 31.3
Pennsylvania average 4.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Pennsylvania average: 0.3
Pennsylvania average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
11,562 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 81 | 30 | 111 | 29,067 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 7 | 31 | 9,289 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 24 | 6 | 30 | 8,132 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,343 | 91 | 99% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,506 | 91 | 99% | 4.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,394 | 65 | 71% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1,352 | 73 | 79% | 6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 989 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 8 | 0 | 8 | 549 | 50 | 54% | 5.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 538 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 523 | 70 | 76% | 5.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 500 | 81 | 88% | 3.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 421 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 409 | 58 | 63% | 7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 373 | 54 | 59% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 125 | 15 | 16% | 8.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 13 | 14% | 5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Apr 23, 2024 · $8K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
67% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2024 CMS SNF Cost Report.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (67% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
9.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mechanicsburg's city center to Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.58 miles to nearest hospital (Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center)
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Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
ADC Adult Day Care Structured weekday daytime programming for seniors who live at home but need supervision, health monitoring, or social engagement. More affordable than full residential care and a key resource for working family caregivers.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Mechanicsburg | 190
Facility
190
PA AVG
94
Rank
#21 / 555 |
78.4%
Facility
78.4%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
#169 / 514 | 0% | 5.19
Facility
5.19
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#31 / 203 | +9% | +25% | $8.0k
Facility
$8.0k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#135 / 206 | 89
Facility
89
PA AVG
83
Rank
#152 / 460 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#30 / 203 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#26 / 203 | - | 149 | A+ |
22
Facility
22
PA AVG
46
Rank
#521 / 668 | Messiah Lifeways | $60.7M
Facility
$60.7M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#11 / 205 | $22.7M
Facility
$22.7M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#14 / 205 | 37.3%
Facility
37.3%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#173 / 205 | 395445 | ||||
| Homeland Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care
PC Palliative Care | Harrisburg (Midtown) | 56
Facility
56
PA AVG
94
Rank
#422 / 555 |
83.9%
Facility
83.9%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
#105 / 514 | +7% | 4.93
Facility
4.93
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#51 / 203 | -46% | +19% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 206 | 93
Facility
93
PA AVG
83
Rank
#85 / 460 | 9
Facility
9
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#58 / 203 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#67 / 203 | - | 47 | - |
75
Facility
75
PA AVG
46
Rank
#111 / 668 | Evelyn Fry | $41.5M
Facility
$41.5M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#31 / 205 | $25.2M
Facility
$25.2M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#8 / 205 | 60.7%
Facility
60.7%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#23 / 205 | 395475 | ||||
| Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care | Harrisburg (East Harrisburg) | 404
Facility
404
PA AVG
94
Rank
#2 / 555 |
84.4%
Facility
84.4%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
#97 / 514 | +7% | 3.82
Facility
3.82
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#145 / 203 | -4% | -8% | $17.1k
Facility
$17.1k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#180 / 206 | - | 47
Facility
47
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#169 / 203 | 3.1
Facility
3.1
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#79 / 203 | 2 | 364 | A |
67
Facility
67
PA AVG
46
Rank
#158 / 668 | Steven Rosenzweig | $43.3M
Facility
$43.3M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#25 / 205 | $22.9M
Facility
$22.9M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#13 / 205 | 52.8%
Facility
52.8%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#67 / 205 | 395074 | ||||
| Oak Hill Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
PC Palliative Care | Middletown (North Union Street) | 40
Facility
40
PA AVG
94
Rank
#495 / 555 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
#310 / 514 | -17% | 3.31
Facility
3.31
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#192 / 203 | +41% | -20% | $61.3k
Facility
$61.3k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#194 / 206 | 97
Facility
97
PA AVG
83
Rank
#30 / 460 | 73
Facility
73
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#197 / 203 | 4.9
Facility
4.9
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#135 / 203 | 7 | 26 | - |
21
Facility
21
PA AVG
46
Rank
#524 / 668 | Matthew Pavalko | $20.5M
Facility
$20.5M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#118 / 205 | $10.7M
Facility
$10.7M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#99 / 205 | 52.4%
Facility
52.4%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#70 / 205 | 395347 | ||||
| The Gardens at West Shore |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
PC Palliative Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Camp Hill | 309
Facility
309
PA AVG
94
Rank
#5 / 555 | - | - | 4.19
Facility
4.19
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#98 / 203 | 0% | +1% | $51.5k
Facility
$51.5k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#191 / 206 | - | 65
Facility
65
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#192 / 203 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#105 / 203 | 4 | 38 | F |
40
Facility
40
PA AVG
46
Rank
#383 / 668 | Michael Stuck | $31.9M
Facility
$31.9M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#60 / 205 | $12.5M
Facility
$12.5M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#78 / 205 | 39.2%
Facility
39.2%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#160 / 205 | 395223 |
Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village is in the Mechanicsburg neighborhood of Mechanicsburg.
The legal owner and operator of Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village is Messiah Home Inc.
Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to PA state health department records, Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village's license number is 342910.
According to PA state health department records, Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village's license expires on November 3, 2026.
Messiah Lifeways at Messiah Village's occupancy is 78%.
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