Nursing homes in Pennsylvania
How CMS rates the state's 657 certified nursing homes, where they are concentrated, and how that compares with the national dataset.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 657
- CMS-certified
- Rated by CMS
- 653
- of 657
- Counties
- 67
- CMS data
- 2026-08-21
How Pennsylvania compares
The state's CMS overall rating profile against the full national dataset, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Pennsylvania's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with the national dataset.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 151 | 23.0% | 20.7% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 102 | 15.5% | 19.0% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 126 | 19.2% | 19.3% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 151 | 23.0% | 20.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 123 | 18.7% | 19.6% |
| Not rated | 4 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Total | 657 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
State shares are calculated from the 657 CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania; national shares from all 14,700 in this dataset. CMS overall star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Pennsylvania’s largest divergence from the national dataset is at 4★: 15.5% of the state’s facilities against 19.0% nationally (-3.5 points). This reflects what CMS publishes for these facilities and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share, with the full directory available below.
The 8 largest counties hold 44% of the state’s 657 nursing homes, across 67 counties in total.
- Montgomery County58 · 9%Search →
- Allegheny County52 · 8%Search →
- Philadelphia County46 · 7%Search →
- Lancaster County31 · 5%Search →
- Bucks County29 · 4%Search →
- Delaware County28 · 4%Search →
- Luzerne County22 · 3%Search →
- Chester County20 · 3%Search →
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Pennsylvania?
This dataset includes 657 CMS-certified nursing homes across 67 counties in Pennsylvania, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Montgomery County, Allegheny County, Philadelphia County, Lancaster County, Bucks County.
How are Pennsylvania nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 151 are rated 5 stars, 123 are rated 1 star, and 4 are not rated by CMS.
How does Pennsylvania compare with the national dataset?
653 of 657 Pennsylvania facilities carry a CMS overall rating (99%), against 99% nationally across 14,700 facilities. The rating distribution above shows the state and national shares side by side. Differences reflect what CMS publishes and are not a judgement about care quality.
How can I verify a nursing home in Pennsylvania with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.