RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 10 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Lancaster, PA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Lancaster, PA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

10Nursing Homes in Lancaster
3.4/5
+0.4 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Lancaster Avg Rating
$27K$33K vs state avgState avg: $60KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Care landscape in Lancaster

How Lancaster compares with the rest of Pennsylvania on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+34.8%

    About 63% higher than the state average of 21.4%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover47.0%

    About the same as the state average of 46.5%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability0.0%CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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Questions families ask about this page

How many facilities were evaluated in Lancaster, PA?

This page evaluates 10 eligible nursing homes in Lancaster, PA and shows the top 10.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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