RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania (2026)

The top 25 of 652 CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

6561.5 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.0/5
Same as national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$60K$10K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeScranton, PA

Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
51 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

475 Morgan HighwayScranton, PA 18508

(570) 348-1300

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeBryn Mawr, PA

Beaumont At Bryn Mawr

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
44 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

601 North Ithan AvenueBryn Mawr, PA 19010

(610) 526-7000

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeNewtown, PA

Chandler Hall Health Services

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
53 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

99 Barclay StreetNewtown, PA 18940

(215) 860-4000

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeCarlisle, PA

Chapel Pointe At Carlisle

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
59 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

770 S. Hanover StreetCarlisle, PA 17013

(717) 249-1363

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeWarminster, PA

Christ's Home Retirement Community

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
48 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

1 Shepherd's Way Suite 100Warminster, PA 18974

(215) 956-2270

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeSellersville, PA

Community At Rockhill, The

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
90 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

3250 State RoadSellersville, PA 18960

(215) 257-2751

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomePittsburgh, PA

Concordia Of The South Hills

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
46 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

1300 Bower Hill RoadPittsburgh, PA 15243

(412) 278-1300

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeCornwall, PA

Cornwall Manor

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
96 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

Boyd StreetCornwall, PA 17016

(717) 273-2647

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeCarlisle, PA

Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
58 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

1 Longsdorf WayCarlisle, PA 17013

(717) 245-9941

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeLansdale, PA

Dock Terrace

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
72 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

275 Dock DriveLansdale, PA 19446

(215) 368-4438

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeLansdale, PA

Elm Terrace Gardens

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
72 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

660 North Broad StreetLansdale, PA 19446

(215) 361-5600

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeEphrata, PA

Fairmount Homes

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
114 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

333 Wheat Ridge DriveEphrata, PA 17522

(717) 354-1800

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeErie, PA

Forestview

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

2301 Edinboro RoadErie, PA 16509

(814) 866-7002

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeFrederick, PA

Frederick Living - Cedarwood

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
61 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2024

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

2849 Big RoadFrederick, PA 19435

(610) 754-7878

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeLancaster, PA

Glen At Willow Valley

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
262 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

675 Willow Valley SquareLancaster, PA 17602

(717) 464-6161

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeBethlehem, PA

Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

2855 Schoenersville RoadBethlehem, PA 18017

(610) 807-5600

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeLafayette Hill, PA

Health Center At The Hill At Whitemarsh, The

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

4000 Fox Hound DriveLafayette Hill, PA 19444

(215) 402-8600

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeWyomissing, PA

Highlands At Wyomissing

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

2000 Cambridge AvenueWyomissing, PA 19610

(610) 775-2300

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeMeadowbrook, PA

Hrh Transitional Care Unit(A D/B/A Entity Of Hrhs)

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
21 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

1648 Huntingdon PikeMeadowbrook, PA 19046

(215) 938-4076

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeNewtown Square, PA

Hcc At White Horse Village

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
55 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

535 Gradyville RoadNewtown Square, PA 19073

(610) 558-5044

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeKennett Square, PA

Kendal At Longwood

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
53 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

Box 100Kennett Square, PA 19348

(610) 388-7001

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeWillow Street, PA

Lakeside At Willow Valley

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

300 Willow Valley Lakes DriveWillow Street, PA 17584

(717) 464-9542

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeAnnville, PA

Lebanon Valley Home The

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
55 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

550 East Main StreetAnnville, PA 17003

(717) 867-4467

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeAllentown, PA

Luther Crest Nursing Facility

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

800 Hausman RoadAllentown, PA 18104

(610) 398-8011

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomePalmyra, PA

Lebanon Valley Brethren Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
88 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

1200 Grubb StreetPalmyra, PA 17078

(717) 838-5406

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Pennsylvania

#28of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Below the median for overall health outcomes (rank 28 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+21.4%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy76.6 yrs

    About the same as the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover44.5%

    A little lower than the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Pennsylvania →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 656 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 652 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Pennsylvania?

Nursing homes in Pennsylvania average 3.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Pennsylvania is penalized?

Among Pennsylvania nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $60K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does Pennsylvania compare with the national average?

Pennsylvania averages 3.0 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $60K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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