Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in New Castle, Pennsylvania
2 of 6 nursing homes in New Castle (33%) meet our strict criteria. The Pennsylvania statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 2 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
2.8
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
637
across 6 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
2 Grade F
$27,714 in combined fines
Zero Fines
4
/6
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The nursing home market in New Castle, Pennsylvania, is adequate, with 6 facilities and only 2 recommended, representing 33%. Families should be aware that while HAVEN CONVALESCENT HOME, INC stands out with top ratings, two facilities have incurred a total of $19,696 in fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 HAVEN CONVALESCENT HOME, INC (90) — Haven Convalescent Home, Inc stands out with an impressive 5-star CMS rating and an A grade, showcasing its commitment to quality care. With a high Trust Score of 90/100 and no fines, residents can expect a safe and supportive environment with 91 beds available for personalized attention.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 JAMESON NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (80) — Jameson Nursing and Rehab Center excels with a solid 4-star CMS rating and a commendable B+ grade, reflecting its dedication to high standards in care. As a non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 80/100 and zero fines, it emphasizes community focus, ensuring residents receive compassionate and tailored support.
The other 4 New Castle facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $27K.
Recommended
Haven Convalescent Home, Inc stands out with an impressive 5-star CMS rating and an A grade, showcasing its commitment to quality care. With a high Trust Score of 90/100 and no fines, residents can expect a safe and supportive environment with 91 beds available for personalized attention.
Jameson Nursing and Rehab Center excels with a solid 4-star CMS rating and a commendable B+ grade, reflecting its dedication to high standards in care. As a non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 80/100 and zero fines, it emphasizes community focus, ensuring residents receive compassionate and tailored support.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | New Castle Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.8 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 4?
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
- 2 Have fines totaling $27,714
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 2 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions New Castle 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?"
New Castle's city average is 2.8 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 6 New Castle facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; New Castle avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
New Castle 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 New Castle, PA are recommended?
2 of 6 nursing homes in New Castle (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in New Castle "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 New Castle?
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.