Worth Considering
4
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
4 of 10 nursing homes in Lancaster (40%) meet our strict criteria. The Pennsylvania statewide average is 29%.
4 recommended · 0 caution · 6 avoid · data
City Average
3.1
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
1,698
across 10 facilities
High Risk Facilities
6
2 Grade F
$106,239 in combined fines
Zero Fines
6
/10
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 4?
The nursing home market in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is strong, with 40% of the 10 facilities recommended. Families should note that while the top facility, Rehabilitation Center at Brethren Village LLC, received an A+ rating, six facilities have a total of $106,239 in fines, indicating a need for careful selection.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 REHABILITATION CENTER AT BRETHREN VILLAGE LLC (95) — With an outstanding Trust Score of 95/100 and a perfect CMS 5★ rating, Rehabilitation Center at Brethren Village excels in delivering top-notch care. As a non-profit facility, their community focus enhances the personalized attention residents receive, making it an exceptional choice for rehabilitation.
- 2 HOMESTEAD VILLAGE, INC (93) — Homestead Village stands out with a Trust Score of 93/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, reflecting their commitment to high-quality care. As a non-profit, they prioritize community engagement and support, ensuring that residents feel at home while receiving exceptional services.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 3 GLEN AT WILLOW VALLEY (88) — Glen at Willow Valley boasts a Trust Score of 88/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, indicating a strong commitment to resident care. As a non-profit facility, they emphasize community values, providing compassionate support to a larger population of 262 residents.
- 4 Trillium Place (80) — Trillium Place offers a commendable Trust Score of 80/100 and maintains a CMS 5★ rating, showcasing their dedication to quality care. As a non-profit, they focus on community enrichment, ensuring that their 160 residents receive attentive and personalized services.
The other 6 Lancaster facilities didn't qualify — 6 carry Grade D or F ratings and 4 have fines totaling $106K.
Recommended
With an outstanding Trust Score of 95/100 and a perfect CMS 5★ rating, Rehabilitation Center at Brethren Village excels in delivering top-notch care. As a non-profit facility, their community focus enhances the personalized attention residents receive, making it an exceptional choice for rehabilitation.
Homestead Village stands out with a Trust Score of 93/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, reflecting their commitment to high-quality care. As a non-profit, they prioritize community engagement and support, ensuring that residents feel at home while receiving exceptional services.
Glen at Willow Valley boasts a Trust Score of 88/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, indicating a strong commitment to resident care. As a non-profit facility, they emphasize community values, providing compassionate support to a larger population of 262 residents.
Trillium Place offers a commendable Trust Score of 80/100 and maintains a CMS 5★ rating, showcasing their dedication to quality care. As a non-profit, they focus on community enrichment, ensuring that their 160 residents receive attentive and personalized services.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Lancaster Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.1 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 6?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 2 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 4 Have fines totaling $106,239
- Low-scoring facilities
- 4 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
Questions Lancaster Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Lancaster's city average is 3.1 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
4 of 10 Lancaster facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Lancaster avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Lancaster facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Lancaster, PA are recommended?
4 of 10 nursing homes in Lancaster (40%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Lancaster "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Lancaster?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.