Pennsylvania · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania?
CMS Care Compare lists 251 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Pennsylvania, out of 656 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Philadelphia (15), Erie (10) and Allentown (7). 154 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 251
- All homes in Pennsylvania
- 656
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 251
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 1545 stars overall
- 2114+ stars for inspections
- 1674+ stars for staffing
- 203No fines or payment denials
- 99Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 151Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Pennsylvania. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Pennsylvania: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Pennsylvania, nonprofit nursing homes in Pennsylvania, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Pennsylvania?
251 of the 656 CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Pennsylvania Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit in Scranton (5 stars), Beaumont at Bryn Mawr in Bryn Mawr (5 stars) and Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. in Bradford (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Pennsylvania's Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.