Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Erie, PA
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Erie, PA
CMS overall rating
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Set on 26 scenic acres in Erie, Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home is a nursing home serving residents seeking post-acute rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. It is a CMS-certified provider that accepts Medicare and Medicaid, so families have multiple options for covering care costs.
The setting offers a spacious, quiet environment for residents. The grounds are peaceful for daily living. There’s a chapel on-site for residents and families who value spiritual or faith-based programming as part of the care experience.
The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 44. Some nearby services may be accessible on foot, but most trips and visits from family require a short drive. This is common for properties located on larger, more rural acreage rather than in a busy commercial area.
Families exploring options in the Erie area should take an in-person tour of the home to see the facilities, meet the care team, and understand how daily life unfolds there.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 1st out of 181 homes in Pennsylvania for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 1st out of 181 homes in Pennsylvania for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
7h 40m per day
Rank #1 / 181Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 181 homes in Pennsylvania for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Pennsylvania average, with a ranking across 181 Pennsylvania facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Pennsylvania avg
+85%
Standout metric
Weekend Total Nursing is +52% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 5h 22m per day | ▲ 52% State avg: 3h 32m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home is often near full
Occupancy rate
96%
Rank #15 / 507Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 507 homes in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 507. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
107-bed community Rank #178 / 553Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 178th out of 553 homes in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #349 / 667Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 349th out of 667 homes in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Assisted Living around Erie
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Presbyterian Lodge | AL HOS IL NH PC RESC SNF | Erie (Southwest Erie) | 51
Facility
51
PA AVG
94
Rank
#436 / 553 |
93.1%
Facility
93.1%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#40 / 507 | +37% | 4.60
Facility
4.60
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#65 / 181 | +64% | +11% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 184 | - | 6
Facility
6
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#35 / 179 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#61 / 179 | - | 48 | - |
71
Facility
71
PA AVG
46
Rank
#134 / 667 | Millcreek Manor | $5.4M*Fiscal year ending 09/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$5.4M*Fiscal year ending 09/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#177 / 183 | $3.9M*Fiscal year ending 09/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$3.9M*Fiscal year ending 09/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#168 / 183 | 72.8%*Fiscal year ending 09/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
72.8%*Fiscal year ending 09/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#19 / 183 | 395474 | ||||
| Manchester Commons of Presbyterian Senior Care | AL IL NH SNF | Erie | 80
Facility
80
PA AVG
94
Rank
#292 / 553 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#146 / 507 | +17% | 4.95
Facility
4.95
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#49 / 181 | +13% | +19% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 184 | 88
Facility
88
PA AVG
83
Rank
#162 / 460 | 15
Facility
15
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#84 / 179 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#126 / 179 | - | 64 | - |
48
Facility
48
PA AVG
46
Rank
#303 / 667 | Presbyterian Homes In The Presbytery Of Lake Erie | $14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#112 / 183 | $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#101 / 183 | 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#90 / 183 | 395996 | ||||
| Saint Mary’s at Asbury Ridge | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Erie | 164
Facility
164
PA AVG
94
Rank
#40 / 553 | - | - | 4.97
Facility
4.97
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#41 / 181 | +70% | +20% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 184 | - | 4
Facility
4
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#17 / 179 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#10 / 179 | - | 75 | - |
3
Facility
3
PA AVG
46
Rank
#651 / 667 | Bridget Barber | $15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#98 / 183 | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#84 / 183 | 56.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#78 / 183 | 396081 | ||||
| Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center | AL HOS MC NH RESC RC SNF | Erie (Southeast Erie) | 117
Facility
117
PA AVG
94
Rank
#149 / 553 | - | - | 4.00
Facility
4.00
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#110 / 181 | -7% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 184 | 81
Facility
81
PA AVG
83
Rank
#274 / 460 | 14
Facility
14
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#79 / 179 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#55 / 179 | - | 14 | - |
71
Facility
71
PA AVG
46
Rank
#134 / 667 | Erie Snf Operations Holdings LLC | $14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#86 / 183 | $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#106 / 183 | 52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#143 / 183 | 395042 | ||||
| Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home | AL NH | Erie | 107
Facility
107
PA AVG
94
Rank
#178 / 553 |
96.0%
Facility
96.0%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#15 / 507 | +41% | 7.67
Facility
7.67
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#1 / 181 | - | +85% | $176.3k
Facility
$176.3k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#180 / 184 | - | - | - | - | 103 | - |
44
Facility
44
PA AVG
46
Rank
#349 / 667 | - | - | - | - | 39A434 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living 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.
Are pets allowed at Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home?
No, Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home has a no-pet policy.
Is Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home a government-operated facility?
Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home is a government-operated nursing facility.
Are there photos of Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Pennsylvania Soldiers‘ and Sailors‘ Home in the photo gallery on this page.
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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