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560 East Third St Erie, PA 16512 · Erie County

(814) 871-4531

All 14 nursing homes in Erie, PA (14 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicaid 107 certified beds Government

CMS certification number 39A434 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0. Inspectors issued 10 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 5.57 hours per resident per day at Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home, above the Pennsylvania median of 3.64 (US median: 3.72). About 1.32 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.83 hours, 13% below its all-week average. 32.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Pennsylvania median 44.6%). That is lower than most homes in Pennsylvania, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 5.57 hours
Above the Pennsylvania median of 3.64 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.32 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 4.83 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 32.3% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 31.6% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds107
Residents per day 102 About 95% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipGovernment - State
Payment acceptedMedicaid
Certified sinceJanuary 2009
Legal business nameLegal Business Name Not Available

Paying for care at Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home: Medicare and Medicaid

Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Pennsylvania Medicaid.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on March 13, 2026 and found 4 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 10 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 10 citations at Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 10 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (2) and pharmacy service (2). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies" (tag F0628, level E, March 13, 2026). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

March 13, 2026 · 4 citations

EProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2026)

DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2026)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2026)

DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2026)

March 7, 2025 · 4 citations

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2025)

DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2025)

DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2025)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2025)

April 26, 2024 · 2 citations

DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 7, 2024)

DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 7, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on March 13, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 5/5 4/5 5/5 2/5
August 2026 5/5 4/5 5/5 2/5
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Location

Hospitals near Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 0.6 mi
    Healthsouth Lake Erie Inst Erie
    No ER listed in Medicare data
  • 0.7 mi
    Hamot Medical Center Erie
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 13m for patients treated and sent home
  • 1.8 mi
    Saint Vincent Health Center Erie
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 39m for patients treated and sent home

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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

Nearby nursing homes

Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center Erie · 1.6 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 2/5 139 beds · Medicaid
LECOM at Village Square Erie · 1.6 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 3/5 110 beds · Medicaid
Sarah Reed Senior Living Erie · 1.6 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 1/5 106 beds · Medicaid
Lecom at Elmwood Gardens Erie · 2.8 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 4/5 51 beds · Medicaid
Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Erie · 3.1 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 3/5 118 beds · Medicaid

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