Pennsylvania · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Pennsylvania
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Pennsylvania?
CMS Care Compare lists 599 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania, out of 656 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Philadelphia (44), Pittsburgh (23) and Erie (14). 200 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 599
- All homes in Pennsylvania
- 656
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 200
- Average overall stars
- 2.8
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 593Also Medicare certified
- 180Nonprofit
- 21Government-owned
- 323No fines or payment denials
- 67Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Pennsylvania, nonprofit nursing homes in Pennsylvania, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Pennsylvania?
599 of the 656 CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid in Pennsylvania Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. in Bradford (5 stars), Broomall Manor in Broomall (5 stars) and Chandler Hall Health Services in Newtown (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are Pennsylvania's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Pennsylvania lists an income limit of For non-money payment (NMP) categories, the limit is 300 percent of the federal benefit rate (FBR). For 2026, the individual income limit is $2,982. For medically needy only (MNO) categories, the limit is $2,550 (semi-annual net income). and an asset limit of If your income is below or equal to 300 percent of the FBR (currently $2,982), the resource limit is $2,000 with an additional $6,000 resource disregard. If your income is above 300 percent of the FBR, the resource limit is $2,400. for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.