Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Mercer, Pennsylvania
1 of 2 nursing homes in Mercer (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Pennsylvania statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
148
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$7,443 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Mercer, Pennsylvania is adequate, with 2 facilities and 50% recommended. Families should consider Avalon Springs Care Center, the top-rated facility with a 5-star rating, as there are no facilities in the caution or avoid tiers.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 AVALON SPRINGS CARE CENTER (90) — Avalon Springs Care Center shines with a perfect CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. This non-profit facility prioritizes community-focused care, offering a welcoming environment with a Grade A rating and no fines, ensuring residents receive the highest standard of service.
The other 1 Mercer facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $7K.
Recommended
Avalon Springs Care Center shines with a perfect CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. This non-profit facility prioritizes community-focused care, offering a welcoming environment with a Grade A rating and no fines, ensuring residents receive the highest standard of service.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Mercer Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $7,443
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Mercer 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?"
Mercer's city average is 4.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Mercer facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Mercer avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Mercer 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 Mercer, PA are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Mercer (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Mercer "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 Mercer?
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.