4,510 Independent Nursing Homes in the United States

Nurse hours

6.28 /day

Staff turnover

42%

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Wesley Glen runs on 6.28 nurse hours per resident day, about 63% above the national average of 3.86, and its weekend staffing only dips about 12% below weekday levels. Turnover sits at 42.3%, a bit better than the 45.8% national figure, and the nonprofit has a clean inspection record on harm: 12 deficiencies total, none at the harm or jeopardy level, though 2 are abuse-related. CMS gives it 5 stars across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing, and its last inspection was in April 2026. The numbers say a well-staffed home with recent oversight and no serious harm findings, with those two abuse citations the main thing worth asking about directly.

Nurse hours

5.30 /day

Staff turnover

32%

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Willow Ridge is a 20-bed nonprofit home in Bluffton, and its staffing is the headline: 5.30 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 37% above the national average. Weekend coverage dips only about 5% below weekdays, which matters because short-staffed weekends are where a lot of problems show up. Staff turnover sits at 32.3%, well under the 45.8% national figure, so the people caring for residents tend to stick around. The current record isn't spotless, 23 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and one abuse-related, though the most recent inspection was July 2024 and inspection and quality ratings both land at 4 out of 5. Small homes live and die by their staff, and this one has kept more of theirs than most.

Nurse hours

7.04 /day

Staff turnover

39%

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The Robert A. Barnes Center runs 25 beds under church-related nonprofit ownership, and the staffing numbers stand out: 7.04 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 82% above the national average. Weekend coverage dips about 8% below its own weekday level, and turnover sits at 38.5%, better than the 45.8% national figure, though still meaning more than a third of staff leaving each year. The inspection record shows 21 deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level, but two tied to abuse, which families should ask about directly. A June 2025 inspection keeps the record current, and the four- and five-star ratings across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing back up what the numbers suggest.

Nurse hours

6.17 /day

Staff turnover

36%

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Willowcrest runs on 6.17 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 60% above the national average of 3.86, a staffing level most homes never approach. Weekend coverage dips about 10% below its own weekday figure, so ask how that plays out on a Sunday. Turnover sits at 36.2%, better than the 45.8% national rate, which suggests aides tend to stay. The inspection record shows nine deficiencies, none involving harm or abuse, and the last survey was in January 2026. With 44 beds under nonprofit ownership, this is a small, well-staffed home whose numbers hold up on their own.

Nurse hours

4.51 /day

Staff turnover

28%

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Sarah A Todd Memorial Home runs on 4.51 nurse hours per resident day, about 17 percent more than the national average, and its weekend staffing only dips roughly 8 percent below weekday levels. That matters, because weekend coverage is where a lot of homes quietly thin out. Staff turnover sits at 27.5 percent against a national average near 46 percent, so the people caring for residents tend to stick around. The record shows six deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection in January 2026. This is a nonprofit corporation with 117 certified beds, and the numbers point to steady, well-staffed care rather than anything flashy.

Nurse hours

4.55 /day

Staff turnover

17%

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Meadowood runs about 4.55 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 18% above the national average, and weekend staffing holds only about 8% under its own weekday level, a gap that trips up plenty of homes. Annual turnover sits at 16.7% against a national average near 46%, which matters because consistent caregivers tend to know residents' routines. Its record shows two deficiencies, none at the harm level and none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection in February 2025. This is a nonprofit corporation in Montgomery County, and the numbers behind its grade point to steady, well-staffed care rather than anything flashy.

Nurse hours

4.87 /day

Staff turnover

37%

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Lakeside At Willow Valley runs on about 4.87 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a quarter more staffing than the typical American nursing home, and it holds a 5-star rating in all three CMS categories. Just one deficiency sits on its current record, none involving harm or abuse, and its most recent inspection was in January 2026. Weekend staffing dips about 10% below weekday levels, which is common but worth asking about, since that's when families often visit. Annual turnover of 36.5% is meaningfully lower than the 45.8% national figure, suggesting a steadier workforce than most. As a nonprofit with 80 beds, it's small enough that you can reasonably ask who specifically will be on duty.

Nurse hours

6.67 /day

Staff turnover

28%

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Highlands at Wyomissing runs on an unusually deep staffing bench: 6.67 nurse hours per resident per day against a national average of 3.86, and a 27.7% turnover rate that sits well below the typical 45.8%. That stability matters, because the home is a nonprofit with a May 2025 inspection on record and six deficiencies total, none of them at the harm or jeopardy level and none tied to abuse. Weekend coverage dips about 7% from weekday levels, which is worth asking about if your family visits on Saturdays or Sundays. The five-star inspection and staffing marks line up with what the numbers show.

Nurse hours

4.17 /day

Staff turnover

31%

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Little Flower Manor runs on more nursing hours than most homes in the country, 4.17 per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and its weekend coverage dips only slightly below its own weekday level, which is a detail worth noticing because weekend gaps are where a lot of facilities quietly slip. That staffing holds up on inspection too: five deficiencies on the current record, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent survey completed in December 2025. Annual turnover sits at 30.8% while the national figure is 45.8%, so the people caring for residents tend to stay. As a nonprofit with 127 certified beds, it's keeping both its clinical measures and its staffing marks at the top of CMS's scale.

Nurse hours

5.33 /day

Staff turnover

15%

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Chapel Pointe At Carlisle runs on a church-affiliated nonprofit model with 59 certified beds, and the staffing numbers tell the real story here. At 5.33 nurse hours per resident day, it sits roughly 38% above the national average, and weekend coverage barely dips from weekday levels. Annual turnover of 14.5% is far below the national 45.8%, which matters because consistent caregivers know residents and catch problems early. The inspection record backs that up: two deficiencies total, none involving harm or abuse, with the most recent survey in February 2026. For families weighing options in Cumberland County, that combination of low turnover and a clean recent inspection is worth more than any single rating.

Nurse hours

4.59 /day

Staff turnover

31%

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Misericordia runs on a nonprofit model with 50 beds in York, and the numbers mostly hold up. Nurse staffing sits at 4.59 hours per resident day, roughly 19 percent above the national average, and weekend coverage dips only about 10 percent below its own weekday levels, which is a smaller drop than many homes show. Staff turnover is 31.1 percent against a national average near 46 percent, so caregivers are staying longer than is typical. The inspection record is clean where it matters: five deficiencies total, none at the harm level, none abuse-related, and the most recent survey was September 2025. Quality and staffing measures both rate at the top of CMS's scale.

Nurse hours

4.90 /day

Staff turnover

31%

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Preston Residence runs 38 beds in West Grove under nonprofit ownership, and the staffing is the first thing that stands out: 4.90 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86. Weekends dip about 8% below its own weekday level, which is common but worth knowing if you're visiting Saturday or Sunday. The 31% annual turnover is meaningfully better than the 45.8% national figure, so the people caring for residents tend to stick around. Six deficiencies on record, none involving harm or abuse, and a June 2025 inspection means the picture is current. A nonprofit with solid staffing and low turnover is a decent combination to ask questions about.

Nurse hours

5.08 /day

Staff turnover

26%

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Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit runs 44 certified beds as a nonprofit, and the numbers behind its record are worth knowing. Nurse staffing sits at 5.08 hours per resident day, roughly a third above the national average, though weekend coverage drops about 14% from weekday levels, a gap families should ask about directly, since that's when problems often surface. Staff turnover is 26.2%, well under the national 45.8%, which matters for whether your parent sees the same faces. Ten deficiencies appear on the current record, none at harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection in September 2025.

Nurse hours

4.66 /day

Staff turnover

23%

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Briarcliffe Manor runs 4.66 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 21% above the national average, and keeps 22.6% annual turnover against a national rate near 46%, that retention matters more than any single number here, because consistent caregivers know the residents. Weekend staffing dips about 10% below its own weekday levels, which is worth asking about directly. Five deficiencies on the current record, none causing harm, none abuse-related, with the most recent inspection in February 2025. For-profit corporate ownership, 122 beds, and top marks from CMS across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. The record shows steady, well-staffed care rather than a place limping along.

Nurse hours

5.38 /day

Staff turnover

29%

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Fraser Health Center runs on 5.38 nursing hours per resident per day, roughly 39% above the national average, and it's 5-for-5 on CMS's staffing measure. Weekend coverage dips about 11% below weekday levels, and annual turnover sits at 28.6%, well under the national 45.8%, which matters for consistency of care at a 33-bed nonprofit. The inspection record shows six deficiencies, none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent visit in April 2025; quality measures rate 4 out of 5. The weaker spot is the 3-out-of-5 health inspection rating, though the low severity of those findings suggests they were mostly paperwork and process issues rather than anything that hurt a resident.

Nurse hours

5.37 /day

Staff turnover

34%

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Bishop Gadsden runs 5.37 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 39% above the national average of 3.86. That's a real gap, not a rounding difference, it means more hands on deck per resident than most homes in the country. Staff turnover sits at 33.9% against a national average of 45.8%, so workers tend to stick around longer here than elsewhere. Weekends run about 10% lighter than weekdays, which is worth knowing if you'll be visiting then. The inspection record shows 10 deficiencies, one at the harm level and none tied to abuse, with the most recent visit in April 2025. As a nonprofit, there's no owner extracting profit from the operation.

Nurse hours

5.92 /day

Staff turnover

16%

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Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg runs on a church-affiliated nonprofit model with 80 certified beds, and the staffing numbers are the story here. At 5.92 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 53% above the national average, and weekend coverage barely dips, roughly 5% under its own weekday level, which is a small gap by most standards. Just as notable: 16% annual turnover against a national average near 46% means the people caring for residents tend to stay. Seven deficiencies on record, none at harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with an inspection dated March 2026. The quality measure rating lands at 4/5 rather than perfect, so it isn't flawless across the board, but the inspection and staffing records are strong.

Nurse hours

6.24 /day

Staff turnover

45%

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Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay runs 6.24 nursing hours per resident each day, roughly 60% more than the national average of 3.86, and its weekend staffing holds within about 8% of weekday levels, a gap that's smaller than what many homes show. Staff turnover sits at 45%, essentially matching the national average. The current record lists 17 deficiencies with none at the harm or jeopardy level, though one is abuse-related; the last inspection was in March 2023, so that record is now more than two years old. CMS rates staffing and quality measures at five stars and health inspections at four.

Nurse hours

5.42 /day

Staff turnover

19%

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Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads runs on 5.42 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly 40% above the national average of 3.86, and its staff turnover sits at 19.3% against a national 45.8%. Weekend coverage dips only about 6% below its own weekday level, which is unusually steady. The 16 deficiencies on file include nothing at the harm or jeopardy level and nothing abuse-related, and the most recent inspection was August 2024. That combination, heavy staffing, low turnover, no serious findings, is what separates this home from most of what you'll see in Fairfax County.

Nurse hours

4.80 /day

Staff turnover

38%

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Mountain View runs about 4.8 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a quarter more staffing than the typical U.S. nursing home, and its staff turnover sits below the national average too. Weekend coverage dips about 9% from its own weekday level, which is worth asking about if your family visits mainly on Saturdays or Sundays. On the inspection side, the home carries 14 deficiencies but none at the harm level and none tied to abuse, and its most recent inspection was in October 2025. Church-affiliated nonprofit ownership with 40 beds suggests a smaller operation, and the survey record backs that up.