Total staff
184
Employees
148
Contractors
36
Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home
Nursing Home · Erie, PA
Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home
Nursing Home · Erie, PA
Founded in 1886 in Erie County, the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home boasts a rich and honored history. This revered institution, situated on 26 picturesque acres overlooking Lake Erie, not only serves as a final resting place for over 1300 veterans from the Civil War era but also offers exemplary assisted living for veterans. The home’s enduring character reflects its profound respect for those who’ve served their country, providing assisted senior living with a strong sense of purpose.
Seniors residing here relish an active lifestyle, engaging in billiards tournaments and enjoying a welcoming outdoor courtyard that fosters camaraderie and enriching activities. In addition to these offerings, the home features an on-site chapel, barbershop, library, canteen, snack shop, and more. Residents have the freedom to personalize their living spaces, and with a dedicated medical director and clinical staff on-site, the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home ensures comprehensive and individualized treatment plans for all residents. With 207 beds and a sterling reputation in personal nursing care, skilled nursing care, and memory nursing care, this institution proudly serves as a beacon of exceptional senior living.
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #350 / 667Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 350th out of 667 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.82:1
0% compared with Pennsylvania average
Avg staff/day
85
Average shift
8.1 hours
0% compared with Pennsylvania average
Total staff hours (quarter)
62,951
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
25
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
28
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
78
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
16.4%
10,333 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 11
Licensed Practical Nurse: 6
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Registered Nurse: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 67 | 11 | 78 | 27,642 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 22 | 3 | 25 | 9,512 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 6 | 28 | 8,925 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,720 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,738 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,665 | 91 | 99% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,227 | 61 | 66% | 7.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 845 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 821 | 60 | 65% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 726 | 62 | 67% | 7.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 2 | 1 | 3 | 708 | 62 | 67% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 561 | 63 | 68% | 8.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 540 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 508 | 62 | 67% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 460 | 60 | 65% | 7.3 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 455 | 61 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Feeding Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 394 | 50 | 54% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 299 | 42 | 46% | 7.1 |
| Other Physician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 112 | 28 | 30% | 4 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 28 | 30% | 3.4 |
78 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
25 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
28 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
72%
8 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
99%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
66%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
68%
2 Administrator
% of Days
65%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
67%
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
67%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
68%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
67%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
65%
1 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days
66%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
54%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
46%
1 Other Physician
% of Days
30%
1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days
30%
Penalties and fines
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)
Total fines amount
$176K Rank #202 / 206Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 202nd out of 206 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Pennsylvania average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 206 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
197% higher than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: $59K
Number of fines
1
52% fewer fines than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 2.1
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$176K
Pennsylvania average
$59K
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.5
14% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 11.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.0
6% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 22.2
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.7%
9% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.5%
36% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 21.1%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.6%
7% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 26.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.3%
67% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.5%
18% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 5.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
In line with Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.3%
51% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 6.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.4%
75% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 5.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.9%
In line with Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 17.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
14% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 86.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
In line with Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 93.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.3%
34% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 68.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
101
Medicaid
20
19.8% of residents
Private pay or other
81
80.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home is located in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home
Is Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home in a walkable area?
Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the phone number of Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home?
(814) 871-4531 will put you in contact with the team at Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home.
Is Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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