Pennsylvania: CMS Rating Breakdown
Pennsylvania operates 657 CMS-certified nursing homes. According to current official Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services figures, these facilities achieve an average Five-Star overall rating of 3.01 out of 5. The state's nursing home landscape is composed primarily of for-profit operations, which account for 414 facilities, while 222 are nonprofit and 21 are government-run.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a broad indicator of facility performance rather than a definitive assessment of any individual home. The rating methodology has documented limitations, and state-level averages should not be interpreted as a comprehensive evaluation of the quality of care at any specific facility. The Five-Star system does not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice.
When evaluating a particular nursing home, prospective residents and their families should consult the facility's individual profile on the CMS Care Compare platform, which provides current, detailed information specific to that home. Per-facility pages offer more granular data than state or regional aggregates and remain the appropriate resource for making informed decisions about care placement.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 414 |
| Non Profit | 222 |
| Government | 21 |
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Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.