Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania
Key metrics for nursing homes in Pennsylvania including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Pennsylvania has a total of 657 active skilled nursing facilities with 84,546 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 12,972,008, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 153.43 persons in Pennsylvania.
There were 66,671 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 78.86%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Pennsylvania has added 0 new beds and lost 586 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Pennsylvania and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
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| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.78 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.20 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.90 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 3.88 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Pennsylvania
COVID-19 Infections in Pennsylvania Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Pennsylvania there were a total of 287 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Lost Nursing Homes
Pennsylvania lost 7 skilled nursing facilities and 586 beds over the past year.
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Pennsylvania.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
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Lebanon Valley Brethren Home 1200 GRUBB STREET PALMYRA, PA |
0.00
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Willowbrooke Court-Southampton 238 STREET ROAD SOUTHAMPTON, PA |
0.00
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Willowbrooke Court Skd Care Center at Lima Estates 411 N. MIDDLETOWN ROAD LIMA, PA |
0.00
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Willowbrooke Court-Spring Hous 728 NORRISTOWN ROAD LOWER GWYNEDD, PA |
0.00
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The Community at Rockhill 3250 STATE ROAD SELLERSVILLE, PA |
0.00
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Dock Terrace 275 DOCK DRIVE LANSDALE, PA |
0.00
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Tel Hai Retirement Community 1200 TEL HAI CIRCLE HONEY BROOK, PA |
0.00
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Willowbrooke Court-Granite 1343 WEST BALTIMORE PIKE MEDIA, PA |
0.00
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Meadowood 3205 SKIPPACK PIKE LANSDALE, PA |
0.00
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Fairmount Homes 333 WHEAT RIDGE DRIVE EPHRATA, PA |
0.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
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Friendship Rehab and Health 246 FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE BEAVER, PA |
722.50
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Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 2170 RHINE STREET PITTSBURGH, PA |
609.00
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Rochester Residence and Care Center 174 VIRGINIA AVENUE ROCHESTER, PA |
522.50
Rating Not Available
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Wecare at South Hills Rehabilitation and Nrsg Ctr 201 VILLAGE DRIVE CANONSBURG, PA |
470.25
Rating Not Available
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Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Campbelltown 2880 HORSESHOE PIKE PALMYRA, PA |
410.00
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Maple Heights Health and Rehab Center, LLC 429 MANOR DRIVE EBENSBURG, PA |
391.50
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Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center 2025 WIGHTMAN STREET PITTSBURGH, PA |
379.50
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Grandview Nursing and Rehabilitation 78 WOODBINE LANE DANVILLE, PA |
373.50
Rating Not Available
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Embassy of Scranton 824 ADAMS AVENUE SCRANTON, PA |
357.50
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Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 265 SOUTH MCKEAN STREET KITTANNING, PA |
351.75
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Pennsylvania nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.00 | Lower |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.80 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 3.60 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 3.10 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 10.10 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 10.80 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.00 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 10.70 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.00 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 103.50 | Higher |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.20 | Lower |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.90 | Higher |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.78 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.68 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.88 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.52 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.55 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.10 | Higher |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 45.70 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 41.00 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.70 | Higher |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.38 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.67 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.83 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.40 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 0.80 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 25,102.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 17.55 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 6.40 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 0.80 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 1.55 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 8.31 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.16 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.21 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 87.09 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 17.74 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 69.24 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.39 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 18.37 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 19.91 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 93.53 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 68.73 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 5.11 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 26.02 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 22.98 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 9.64 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.65 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.19 | Lower |