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 HomeSouth Mountain, PA

South Mountain Restoration Cen

Government

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

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

Building #1South Mountain, PA 17261

(717) 749-3121

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeLeesport, PA

Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
420 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

1011 Berks RoadLeesport, PA 19533

(610) 376-4841

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeAllentown, PA

Cedarbrook Senior Care And Rehabilitation

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
670 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

350 S. Cedarbrook RoadAllentown, PA 18104

(610) 395-3727

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeScranton, PA

Gino J Merli Veterans Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
196 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

401 Penn AvenueScranton, PA 18503

(570) 961-4300

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeErie, PA

Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
107 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

560 East Third StErie, PA 16512

(814) 871-4531

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61 Penalty

Nursing HomeSpring City, PA

Southeastern Pennsylvania Veteran's Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
238 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

One Veterans DriveSpring City, PA 19475

(610) 948-2400

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72 Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Chester, PA

Pocopson Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
275 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

1695 Lenape RoadWest Chester, PA 19382

(610) 793-1212

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeWarrington, PA

Neshaminy Manor Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
360 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

1660 Easton RoadWarrington, PA 18976

(215) 345-3810

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91 Penalty

Nursing HomeGirard, PA

Pleasant Ridge Manor East/West

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
300 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

8300 West Ridge RoadGirard, PA 16417

(814) 474-5521

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101 Penalty

Nursing HomePhiladelphia, PA

Delaware Valley Veteran's Home

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
171 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

2701 Southampton RdPhiladelphia, PA 19154

(215) 965-0301

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeHollidaysburg, PA

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
257 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

At Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

500 Municipal DrHollidaysburg, PA 16648

(814) 696-5356

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomePittsburgh, PA

John J Kane Regional Center-Sc

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
311 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2024

At Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

300 Kane BoulevardPittsburgh, PA 15243

(412) 429-3020

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131 Penalty

Nursing HomePittsburgh, PA

Southwestern Veterans Center

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
236 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

At Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

7060 Highland DrivePittsburgh, PA 15206

(412) 665-6706

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141 Penalty

Nursing HomeIndiana, PA

Communities At Indian Haven,

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
108 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

At Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

1675 Saltsburg AvenueIndiana, PA 15701

(724) 465-3900

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154 Penalties

Nursing HomeMckeesport, PA

John J Kane Regional Center-Mc

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
360 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2024

At Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

100 Ninth StreetMckeesport, PA 15132

(412) 675-8620

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeGreensburg, PA

Westmoreland Manor

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
408 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Below Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

2480 South Grand BlvdGreensburg, PA 15601

(724) 830-4010

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomePittsburgh, PA

John J Kane Regional Center-Gl

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
255 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2026

Below Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

955 Rivermont DrivePittsburgh, PA 15207

(412) 422-6800

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeLima, PA

Fair Acres Geriatric Center

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
778 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Below Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

340 N. Middletown RoadLima, PA 19037

(610) 891-5700

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191 Penalty

Nursing HomeYoungsville, PA

Rouse Warren County Home

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
176 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Below Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

701 Rouse AvenueYoungsville, PA 16371

(814) 563-7565

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203 Penalties

Nursing HomePittsburgh, PA

John J Kane Regional Center-Ro

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
240 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Below Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

110 Mcintyre RoadPittsburgh, PA 15237

(412) 369-2020

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214 Penalties

Nursing HomeNazareth, PA

Northampton County-Gracedale

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
688 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Below Pennsylvania avg of 3.0

Gracedale AvenueNazareth, PA 18064

(610) 746-1900

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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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