Last Updated: November 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania

View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in Pennsylvania, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.

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Pennsylvania at a Glance

661
Total Facilities
3.0
Average Rating
N/A
Avg RN Hours/Day
N/A%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
144
21.8%
(4-Star)
107
16.2%
(3-Star)
132
20.0%
(2-Star)
133
20.1%
(1-Star)
141
21.3%

About Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 661 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 3.0 stars. 144 facilities (21.8%) earn the top five-star rating, above the national average of 18.9%.

All nursing homes in Pennsylvania are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

Browse by City in Pennsylvania

View nursing homes in specific cities across Pennsylvania. Each city page shows facilities ranked by quality.

PHILADELPHIA
47 facilities
PITTSBURGH
26 facilities
ERIE
14 facilities
LANCASTER
11 facilities
SCRANTON
10 facilities
YORK
10 facilities
ALLENTOWN
8 facilities
BETHLEHEM
8 facilities
CARLISLE
8 facilities
GREENSBURG
8 facilities

🏆 Top 10 Nursing Homes by City

See our expert rankings of the best facilities in major cities across Pennsylvania.

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All Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania

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Showing 661 of 661 facilities in Pennsylvania

TRILLIUM PLACE

1520 HARRISBURG PIKE, LANCASTER, PA 17601

Phone: (717)393-1301

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 160 | Est. Occupancy: 85% (~24 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

FAIRMOUNT HOMES

333 WHEAT RIDGE DRIVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522

Phone: (717)354-1800

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 114 | Est. Occupancy: 83% (~19 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

WILLOWBROOKE COURT-GRANITE

1343 WEST BALTIMORE PIKE, MEDIA, PA 19063

Phone: (610)358-0510

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 10 | Est. Occupancy: 34% (~7 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

SAINT PAUL HOMES

339 EAST JAMESTOWN ROAD, GREENVILLE, PA 16125

Phone: (724)588-7610

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 192 | Est. Occupancy: 62% (~72 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

COMMUNITY AT ROCKHILL, THE

3250 STATE ROAD, SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960

Phone: (215)257-2751

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 90 | Est. Occupancy: 57% (~39 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

TEL HAI RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

1200 TEL HAI CIRCLE, HONEY BROOK, PA 19344

Phone: (610)273-9333

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 119 | Est. Occupancy: 71% (~35 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

Learn how to interpret quality ratings and staffing metrics with our data-driven guides based on 14,751 facilities nationwide.

The Truth About Star Ratings

Only 18.9% of facilities earn 5 stars. Learn what ratings really mean and how to use them effectively.

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Understanding Staffing Levels

Pennsylvania averages N/A RN hours/day. Learn what staffing metrics reveal about care quality.

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Facility Tour Checklist

Essential questions to ask and red flags to watch for when visiting Pennsylvania facilities.

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Warning Signs of Neglect

Critical red flags that indicate neglect, abuse, or substandard care at any facility.

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