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21 Government-Run Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania

21 of the 656 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania (3%) are government-run, and all are listed below. 9 of the 21 graded homes earn an A and 0 earn a D or F. Nurse staff turnover runs 39.4%, 5.1 points lower than the 44.5% across all homes there. Gino J Merli Veterans Center in Scranton grades highest at A (98 out of 100).

How government-run homes in Pennsylvania compare

This group set against every nursing home in Pennsylvania, from the current CMS release.

Nursing hours per resident per day

4.2

All homes in Pennsylvania: 3.89

Better than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

39.4%

All homes in Pennsylvania: 44.5%

Better than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

76.5/100

All homes in Pennsylvania: 73.9/100

Better than the local average

Grade spread

A
B
C

9 grade A, 3 grade B, 9 grade C,

The best-graded government-run home in Pennsylvania is Gino J Merli Veterans Center in Scranton, PA, grade A, 98/100.

Every government-run nursing home in Pennsylvania

Showing 21 to 21 of 21, best-graded first.

C

63.5/100

Northampton County-Gracedale

Nazareth, PA · Northampton County

CMS 1/5688 bedsGovernmentMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.68 /day
Staff turnover
n/a
Serious cites
0

Abuse icon on record

Gracedale is a county-run home with 688 beds, and the numbers behind its record are worth understanding before you visit. Staffing sits at 3.68 hours per resident day, roughly 5% under the national average, and weekends drop about 12% below what the home provides on weekdays, so the coverage your family member gets on a Saturday looks different from a Tuesday. The inspection history is the bigger concern: 22 deficiencies on the current record, six at harm or jeopardy level, three tied to abuse, and $122,572 in fines. CMS has placed it in the Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a pattern of serious problems. A 1-out-of-5 inspection rating reflects that pattern, not a single bad day.

Frequently asked questions

How many government-run nursing homes are there in Pennsylvania?
There are 21 government-run Medicare-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania, 3% of the 656 nursing homes there.
Are government-run nursing homes better staffed?
In Pennsylvania they average 4.2 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 3.89 for all nursing homes in Pennsylvania, a difference of +0.31 hours. Staff turnover averages 39.4% against 44.5%.
Which government-run nursing home grades best in Pennsylvania?
Gino J Merli Veterans Center in Scranton, PA, grade A, 98 out of 100.
Does being government-run mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 21 graded government-run homes in Pennsylvania, 9 grade A and 0 grade D or F.
Do government-run nursing homes in Pennsylvania accept Medicaid?
21 of the 21 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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