RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania (2026)

The top 25 of 653 CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

6581.5 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$11K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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No facilities in this report have Medicaid acceptance data

The current scope has no matching facilities with a confirmed Medicaid acceptance flag. Remove the Medicaid filter or browse facility profiles individually.

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%

    About 21% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy76.6 yrs

    About the same as the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover46.5%

    About the same as the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

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FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 658 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 653 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 $71K.

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 $71K 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.

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