23 Independent Nursing Homes in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
23 of the 31 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (74%) are independently owned, and all are listed below. 15 of the 23 graded homes earn an A and 1 earn a D or F. Nurse staff turnover runs 38.8%, 2.8 points lower than the 41.6% across all homes there. Glen At Willow Valley in Lancaster grades highest at A (97 out of 100).
How independently owned homes in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania compare
This group set against every nursing home in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, from the current CMS release.
Nursing hours per resident per day
4.54
All homes in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: 4.31
Better than the local average
Nurse staff turnover
38.8%
All homes in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: 41.6%
Better than the local average
Average ElderGrade score
84.7/100
All homes in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: 80.9/100
Better than the local average
Grade spread
A
B
C
15 grade A, 4 grade B, 3 grade C, 1 grade D,
The best-graded independently owned home in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is
Glen At Willow Valley
in Lancaster, PA, grade A, 97/100.
Every independently owned nursing home in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Luther Acres Manor runs 106 certified beds in Lititz under corporate for-profit ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.94 nurse hours per resident day, slightly above the national average of 3.86, though weekends dip about 6% below its own weekday level. The bigger concern is turnover: 53.8% of staff leave annually, well above the 45.8% national figure, which matters because consistent caregivers know residents' routines and changes. Inspections in November 2024 turned up 9 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level, but 3 were abuse-related, and the quality measure rating sits at 1 out of 5 stars. Families should ask how the home addresses weekend coverage and what those abuse citations involved.
Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center runs 173 certified beds in Columbia, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.03 hours per resident day, roughly 21% under the national average of 3.86. Weekends dip about 9% below the home's own weekday coverage, right when families often visit. The inspection record is the bigger concern: 36 deficiencies, including 3 at the harm or jeopardy level and one tied to abuse, plus 10 fines totaling $117,308. Staff turnover of 47.7% runs slightly above the national 45.8%, meaning many of the people caring for residents are still learning the building. The most recent inspection was July 2025, so the record is current.
Emerald Nursing and Rehabilitation runs 73 beds in Elizabethtown under for-profit LLC ownership, and the numbers show a building under real strain. Nurse staffing sits at 3.70 hours per resident day, under the national average, and weekends drop roughly 14 percent below its own weekday coverage, so the thinnest shifts land when families tend to visit. Staff turnover is 69.7 percent against a 45.8 percent national rate, which means caregivers are cycling out faster than most homes can replace them. Forty deficiencies sit on the current record, including four at harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, with $35,265 in fines across three penalties. The last inspection was May 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many independently owned nursing homes are there in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?
There are 23 independently owned Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 74% of the 31 nursing homes there.
Are independently owned nursing homes better staffed?
In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania they average 4.54 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 4.31 for all nursing homes in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a difference of +0.23 hours. Staff turnover averages 38.8% against 41.6%.
Which independently owned nursing home grades best in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?